考前押题01 阅读理解6大常考话题（期末复习专项训练）九年级英语上学期人教版

专题01 阅读理解6大常考话题 话题1 学会学习 话题4科学技术 话题2 谈论节日（重点） 话题5 谈论规则 话题3 自我变化 话题6 习俗礼仪 1 / 1 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 话题1 学会学习 Passage 1 Here are some tips on listening. We hope it can help you in one way or other. ·Relax yourself. Before you start to listen to something, you need to relax. Don’t get nervous or excited. This will help you with your listening. ·Listen carefully to the first sentence. The first sentence tells a lot about the whole passage. For example, if at the very beginning, you hear “Many shops in many parts of China have decided to take away all kinds of Japanese goods off their shelves, but some people say it’s not a good idea. Our reporter says…” you know you will hear a piece of news, nota children’s story, or a science report. ·Think when you’re listening. When you’re listening, try to do some thinking. For example, you can think of the following questions: What happened, when, where and how? What was the result and what does the speaker want to tell us? This way, you may understand the passage better. ·Listen for important facts. It’s important for you to remember some important facts. For example, if the passage is a science report, you should try to remember its findings and how the scientists got their results. ·Don’t think about one or two words for too long. You may hear some words that you don’t know, but don’t spend too much time on them. Very often, you’ll find out what they mean later when you go on with the listening. But you can remember some words or sentences that you think are important, and you can use them when you’re answering the questions. 1．This whole passage is mainly about ________. A．tips on thinking B．tips on finding the facts C．tips on listening D．tips on remembering words 2．It’s better for you to keep ________ when you begin to have a listening exam. A．excited B．relaxed C．nervous D．worried 3．The sentence “Many shops in many parts of China have decided to take away all kinds of Japanese goods off their shelves…” seem to be ________. A．the first sentence of a piece of news B．a tip on reading C．the end of a piece of news D．a tip on speaking Passage 2 Clara Prado has worked as an English teacher for 20 years. Here’s an interview with her. How did you learn English yourself? I started learning English at about six or seven. A new language school opened near my home. I started attending classes twice a week. During my teenage years, I went to Australia as an exchange student. I learned a lot from communicating with native English speakers. What’s the best part of teaching English for you? I’ve met many wonderful people. Many teachers are creative. I’ve learned a lot from them. And then there are the students. There is nothing better in life than to see them realize their dreams and achieve something they’ve worked hard for. What challenges do you think learners face today? The biggest challenge is the unknown. Technology is changing fast. We have no way of knowing what will happen in 10, 20 or 50 years. Well, you can’t be prepared for everything. But you can equip (配备) yourself with the ability to keep learning throughout your life. What suggestions do you always give to your students? As a language learner, you may make mistakes. The goal is not to be perfect. It’s to be able to communicate with others. Learning a language can be a lifelong journey. No one can learn to speak a language well overnight. 1．What can we learn about Clara from the text? A．She opened a language school. B．She started learning English at 20. C．She has been to many countries. D．She is not a native English speaker. 2．What does Clara advise learners to do? A．To make as many mistakes as possible. B．To develop the ability to keep learning. C．To learn with the help of the technology. D．To make a perfect plan to learn English. 3．Why does Clara say “No one can learn to speak a language well overnight.”? A．English is difficult to learn. B．Languages are changing fast. C．It takes time to learn English well. D．No one can speak English for the whole night. Passage 3 One day, I happened to meet an Englishman in a store and soon we began to talk. As I was talking about how I was studying English, the foreigner seemed to be very surprised, gently shaking his head and saying. “You don’t say! You don’t say!” I was puzzled (困惑的) , and I thought, “Perhaps this is not a right thing to talk about.” So I said to him, “Well, shall we talk about the Great Wall? Have you ever been there?” “Certainly. When I’m back home, everyone will laugh at me if I leave here without seeing it. The Great Wall is wonderful!” he answered. “Yes, it is one of the wonders in the world. And people from all over the world have come to visit it,” I added. As I was telling him more about it, he said again, “You don’t say!” I couldn’t help asking. “Why do you ask me not to talk about it?” “Well, I didn’t ask you to do so,” he answered, greatly surprised. “Didn’t you say ‘You don’t say!’ ? ” I asked again. Hearing this, the foreigner laughed loudly. He began to explain. “ ‘You don’t say!’ means ‘Really?’. Perhaps you know little about English idioms (习惯用语).” Wow! How foolish I was! Since then I have been careful with English idioms. 1．Why was the writer puzzled? A．Because the Englishman knew the Great Wall so well. B．Because the Englishman had some trouble understanding him. C．Because he thought the Englishman was not very polite. D．Because he thought the Englishman asked him to stop talking. 2．What did the Englishman do after hearing the writer’s question? A．He laughed at the writer. B．He got mad and shouted at the writer. C．He walked away without saying a word. D．He laughed and explained the meaning of the idiom to the writer. 3．When the Englishman used the idiom “You don’t say!” he meant “________”. A．Be careful! B．Stop talking! C．Really? D．It’s hard to say! 4．In which part of a magazine can we read the text? A．Culture. B．Travel C．Science. D．Sports. Passage 4 Reading for pleasure is the easiest way for us to become a better reader in English. It is also the most important way. Some students say they don’t want to read for pleasure. They say they want to use their time to learn the rules of the language and new words. They say that pleasure reading is too easy. Many experts say pleasure reading is very important for learning English. Dr. Stephen Krashen, a famous expert on learning languages, says that pleasure reading helps you learn many important things about English. Students learn more grammar and more words when they read for pleasure. They also learn more about good writing. Dr. Krashen tells us that pleasure reading helps each student in a different way. Each student needs to learn something different. Pleasure reading makes it possible for each student to learn what he or she needs. 11．________ can make you become a better reader in English. A．Leaning English grammar B．Learning the rules of the language C．Reading for pleasure D．Learning the new words 2．Some students say they want to use their time to learn ________. A．to read for pleasure B．the rules of the language C．the new words D．the grammar and new words 3．What does pleasure reading make possible for students? A．To get good grades. B．To learn more grammar and more words. C．To learn what they need. D．To learn more about good writing. 4．The passage tells us ________. A．how to learn English B．how important reading for pleasure is C．how important learning English is D．why we should learn English Passage 5 Lifelong learners never think of themselves as the greatest experts in anything. They continue to learn and bring a great deal to the groups they belong to. Lifelong learners have some main characteristics (特征). They are knowledge seekers. They are always searching for much information on a topic they’re interested in and looking for new experience or chances to improve their knowledge or skills. They are social and self-directed learners. They like taking different courses and taking part in discussions about subjects they are interested in. ________ They also know their own learning styles. They can plan and organize their own learning. They are critical (批判性的) thinkers. They always use a lot of ways to analyze (分析) information. From their research they can make sure if the information is useful for the question. They are problem solvers. They will meet different problems while learning. However, they usually see problems as challenges (挑战) and life experiences and try to stand above them. 1．What does the underlined “knowledge seekers” mean? A．Persons who are testing knowledge. B．Persons who are teaching knowledge. C．Persons who are looking for knowledge. D．Persons who likes inventing knowledge. 2．What can be put in the blank “______”? A．They don’t like learning in society. B．They learn from and with others. C．They learn from plants and animals. D．They invite each other to parties. 3．Which of the following most clearly shows you are a critical thinker? A．You believe the information you get in your study. B．You accept the mistakes as soon as you find them. C．You always use a lot of ways to analyze information. D．You always ask for help when you can’t correct the mistakes. 4．How is the passage organized? (①=Paragraph1) A．B． C． D． 5．What could be the best title for the passage? A．Why Do You Want To Learn? B．What Do You Want To Learn? C．How To Be A Lifelong Learner? D．What Do Lifelong Learners Look Like? 话题2 谈论节日 Passage 1 Dragons are not real animals, but they look like a mix of many animals such as snakes, fish and tigers in Chinese culture. They have two horns and a long body. With magic powers, they can fly in the sky or swim in the sea. They can make rain, too. The Chinese Dragon is a symbol of energy and good luck. The kings of ancient China loved dragons. Their clothes are often covered with pictures of dragons. Today we are p... to call ourselves the “descendants (后代) of the dragon”. Do you hear the Chinese saying “Hope one’s child will become a dragon”? In Chinese, excellent people are often called “dragons”. There are some famous “dragons” who have done excellent things and are very successful. Besides, it is said that people born in the Year of Dragon have certain characters. They are creative, active, brave but they become angry easily. There are also some traditional festivals about dragons in China, such as the Dragon Head-Raising Day and the Dragon Boat Festival, which are celebrated in different ways. These two festivals come every year, while the Year of Dragon comes every twelve years. The dragon is one of the most important parts in Chinese culture. Someone who is interested in Chinese culture may study it and it’ll be helpful for a better understanding of Chinese culture. As the “descendants of the dragon”, it’s our duty to work together to pass our traditional culture on to more and more people. 1．What’s the proper word in the sentence “Today we are p... to cal ourselves the descendants of the dragon”. A．private B．polite C．primary D．proud 2．What does the saying “Hope one’s child will become a dragon” mean? A．Someone hopes the child will become a real dragon. B．Someone hopes the child will be successful. C．Someone hopes the child will become a king or queen. D．Someone hopes the child will have magical powers. 3．Which of the following is TRUE according to the text? A．Dragons are real animals. B．The dragon is not important in Chinese culture. C．Studying dragons can help understand Chinese culture better. D．Only people born in the Year of the Dragon have characters. Passage 2 The Chongyang Festival falls on the ninth day of the ninth lunar month and is also called the Double Ninth Festival. In China, nine has the similar pronunciation with the word “forever”, meaning long life. So the Chinese government set the day as the Seniors’ Day in 1989. The festival has a history of over 2,000 years. During the Warring States Period (战国时期), there was the Chongyang Festival. The name of the Chongyang Festival first appeared in the Three Kingdoms Period.During the Jin Dynasty, there were customs of enjoying chrysanthemums and drinking chrysanthemum wine on the day. It was not officially (正式地) set as a festival until the Tang Dynasty. Since then, all the people have spent the festival with kinds of activities. As September has the clear sky and fresh air, it is a very good time to climb the mountain. Since the Western Han Dynasty, it has been the custom of climbing on the Chongyang Festival. On the day, enjoying chrysanthemums is very popular as the flower means long life. Drinking chrysanthemum wine is regarded as a way to prevent bad things and stay warm. Inserting (插) Zhuyu and sticking chrysanthemums are also traditions to avoid bad things. 1．What does the writer mainly talk about in Paragraph 2? A．The history of the Chongyang Festival. B．The different names of the Chongyang Festival. C．The food people eat during the Chongyang Festival. D．The importance of the Chongyang Festival in different dynasties. 2．When did people start the custom of climbing on the Chongyang Festival? A．During the Warring States Period. B．During the Western Han Dynasty. C．During the Tang Dynasty. D．During the Ming Dynasty. 3．Why do people drink chrysanthemum wine on the Chongyang Festival? A．To celebrate the reunion. B．To welcome the New Year. C．To remember their old days. D．To prevent bad things and stay warm. 4．Which question can help readers know the main idea of the text? A．How do people in other countries celebrate similar festivals? B．What are the traditions and customs of the Chongyang Festival? C．Why is the Chongyang Festival called the Double Ninth Festival? D．When did the Chinese government set the day as the Seniors’ Day? Passage 3 Yunnan is a beautiful place where many ethnic minorities (少数民族) live in. So there are many interesting festivals. The Torch FestivalThe Yi people celebrate this festival to remember a hero, who once drove away grasshoppers, an insect that does harm to crops, with fire. During the festival, families light sticks in houses and outside in fields to drive away bad luck. Other activities include horse races and bullfights (斗牛). The March Fair FestivalIt is an important festival for the Bai people to trade goods (货物) in March. In ancient times, businessmen from far and near came to the fair. Nowadays, there are huge crowds of people everywhere and they trade everything that one might expect to find. The Drying Clothes FestivalIt is one of the most important festivals for the Yao people. During the one-day festival, the Yao people dry their colorful clothes and shoes out of the windows. They get together at the square to show off their embroidery (刺绣) skills. The Sisters’ Meals FestivalIt’s a celebration of love and spring for the Miao people. Miao girls put on their finest| clothes and cook four-color rice together, which stands for the four seasons. Young men and women who are unmarried enjoy singing and dancing together. 1．Which should Jack attend if he wants to watch exciting competitions? A．The Torch Festival. B．The March Fair Festival. C．The Drying Clothes Festival. D．The Sisters’ Meals Festival. 2．Which ethnic minority celebrates the Drying Clothes Festival? A．The Yi people. B．The Bai people. C．The Yao people. D．The Miao people. 3．What do the March Fair Festival and the Sisters’ Meals Festival have in common? A．They are only for teenagers. B．They take place in spring. C．They help to develop trading. D．They’re celebrated to drive away bad luck. 4．In which part of a magazine can we find the text? A．Art. B．History. C．Culture. D．Story. Passage 4 Interesting festivals in the worldThrowing tomatoes—Spain (西班牙) Spain takes “tomatoes fights” to a whole new level. But the tomatoes are being thrown, not eaten. The festival takes place in the last Wednesday in August. Trucks (卡车) carry tomatoes into the square. People rush to the tomatoes and throw them into the crowd.Rolling cheese—England This festival is celebrated in May. It takes place on Cooper’s Hill. A large wheel (盘) of cheese is rolled (滚动) down Cooper’s Hill. The festival is a race where people run down the hill after the rolling cheese. The first person to cross the finish line wins the cheese.Pouring water—Thailand The Songkran Festival is the celebration of the New Year in Thailand. Thailand celebrates the New Year from April 13th to 15th. Thai people run after each other, pouring water. Songkran is one of the most important reasons why foreigners travel to the beautiful land.Burning man—America The Burning Man Festival lasts a week in September. The festival takes place in the Black Rock Desert. The best part of the festival is the burning of a large sculpture (雕塑) of a man. 1．Where will you probably go to enjoy one of the festivals above in August? A．Spain. B．England. C．America. D．Thailand. 2．Which festival is held on a hill? A．Throwing tomatoes. B．Rolling cheese. C．Pouring water. D．Burning man. 3．Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? A．The tomatoes are thrown into the crowd to eat. B．Not all the festivals above fall on the single day. C．Burning a large real man is the best part of the festival. D．Songkran is the only reason for attracting lots of tourists. 4．What is the passage most probably taken from? A．A tour guide. B．A science report. C．A story book. D．A fashion magazine. Passage 5 As the second most important festival in China, the Mid-Autumn Festival is celebrated in many traditional ways. Here are some of the most popular traditional celebrations.Enjoying a good dinner with family. Chinese people think the round shape of the moon stands for the reunion of the family. The most common way to celebrate is to have dinner with the family on the evening of the Mid-Autumn Festival. The public holiday (usually 3 days) is mainly for Chinese people to have enough time to return home. Those people staying too far away from their parents’ homes usually get together with their relatives or friends.Eating mooncakes. Mooncakes are the must-eat food at the Mid-Autumn Festival. Most mooncakes are sweet. There are some mooncakes that have special flavors, for example, the salty mooncakes with meat. People eat mooncakes or give mooncakes to their relatives or friends as presents to express their love and best wishes.Admiring the moon. It’s said that the moon on the night of the Mid-Autumn Festival is the brightest and the most beautiful. Chinese people usually set a table outside their houses and sit together to admire the full moon. Parents with little kids often tell the story of Chang’e Flying to the Moon. As a game, kids try their best to find the shape of Chang’e on the moon.Making and enjoying lanterns. Lanterns are an important part of the Mid-Autumn Festival. People can make lanterns and hang them in trees and houses. They can also visit public lantern displays. Chinese people have connected lanterns with the festival since the Tang Dynasty. That’s probably because lanterns stand for good luck, light and reunion. 1．What’s Paragraph 2 mainly about? A．The importance of family. B．The tradition of reunion. C．The food shared with friends. D．The time for the public holiday. 2．What does the underlined word “flavors” mean in English? A．Materials. B．Tastes. C．Colors. D．Shapes. 3．Which celebration is NOT mentioned in the text? A． B． C． D． 4．What is the main purpose (目的) of the text? A．To introduce four traditional Chinese festivals. B．To explain the popularity of the Mid-Autumn Festival. C．To list four celebrations of the Mid-Autumn Festival. D．To ask people to value the time of staying with family. 5．What’s the best title for the text? A．How to Celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival B．When to Celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival C．Stories about the Mid-Autumn Festival D．Family Reunion on the Mid-Autumn Festival 话题3 自我变化 Passage 1 Harry and Annie lived a mile from town, but they walked there to school every day. It was a happy walk around the pond (水塘) on their way to school. In winter, when the ice was thick enough, they often went across the pond. But their mother did not like them to do this. She said, “If there’s no one with you, you mustn’t walk across the pond.” “Don’t go across the pond today, children,” she said, as she kissed them goodbye one morning. “It is beginning to thaw (融化).” “All right, mother,” said Harry, not very happy, for he liked running and sliding (滑行) on the ice very much. When they came to the pond, the ice looked hard and safe. “There,” Harry said to his sister, “let’s slide over it.” “But you promised mother,” said Annie. “No, I didn’t, I only said ‘All right’, and it is all right.” “I didn’t say anything, so I can do what I like,” said Annie. So they got on the ice and started to go across the pond. They had not gone far before the ice got broken, and suddenly they fell into the water. Luckily, a man who was at work near the pond heard the children’s cries. He rushed into the water and saved them successfully. They went home almost frozen and learned a lesson they would remember for a lifetime. 1．What did Harry and Annie often do on the pond in winter? A．They played with ice on it. B．They swam across it. C．They walked across it. D．They danced on it. 2．What can we know about the ice in the pond that day? A．It had all melted already. B．It was all very hard and safe. C．It was thick enough to drive on. D．It was dangerous to walk on. 3．What happened to Harry and Annie in the end? A．They asked their mother for help. B．They were saved by a man. C．They were frozen in the pond. D．They had a lesson at school. Passage 2 Life is full of surprises as long as you try your best in the face of challenges. I still remember my music teacher Ms. Smith, and her words “Be a true winner in your own heart” encourage me to improve myself in many ways. I used to be a shy boy and I was anxious about taking part in school activities. Once, to make the performance colorful, I was told to show Chinese kung fu. Though I have learned it since four years ago, I was still worried about it. After all, it was the first time for me to stand on stage (舞台) in front of so many teachers and students. At that moment, I worried that others would laugh at me if I couldn’t do it perfectly. As soon as I stepped on the stage, I found Ms. Smith in the crowds, smiling and nodding to me. I became brave and careful. Before the performance, I took a deep breath to relax myself. When the music was played, I imagined I was the best. Then I moved every step smoothly. Hearing the cheers and applause (掌声) from the teachers and students, I knew I made it. When I finished my show, I ran towards Ms. Smith and gave her a big hug. It was Ms. Smith that made me realize how strong I could be. The valuable experience did give me a great lesson. It encouraged me to keep challenging myself to be a better man. 1．What did Ms. Smith teach? A．Art. B．Music. C．Chinese. D．History. 2．How long has the writer learned Chinese kung fu? A．For six years. B．For four years. C．For two years. D．For eight years. 3．What does the underlined word “anxious” most probably mean? A．Tired. B．Angry. C．Nervous. D．Interested. Passage 3 As a child, you must often hear this question: What do you want to be when you grow up? When I was your age, I was often asked this question. Unlike my classmates, I would stay silent instead of answering with a smile. My teachers were worried. “Don’t you have a dream job?” they would ask. “You should really think about it.” But in fact, I had lots of dream jobs. I just didn’t know how to organize my thoughts to answer that question. I always dreamed of becoming a radio broadcaster (播音员) because I thought I had a sweet voice. I imagined how proud I would be when I broadcast news at the radio station. As I grew older, I learned more about myself and different jobs. My dream of becoming an English teacher appeared. It led me to study English in college. I practiced grading papers (判卷). I created a test for myself, took it and graded it. During my second year, I realized I wasn’t good at public speaking. But a teacher has to talk to a lot of people, so I gave up that dream. As you know, now I’m working as an editor (编辑) for a newspaper. My work and teachers’ work have something in common. If you also have a million dreams and aren’t sure of your future, don’t worry. As you grow up, you’ll learn more about yourself and the world. Just keep your dreams alive and move forward with confidence. 1．Why didn’t the writer answer the question at the beginning? A．He was too shy. B．He didn’t have great dreams. C．He didn’t know how to express it. D．He was afraid of making mistakes. 2．How many jobs appear in the text? A．2. B．3. C．4. D．5. 3．What made the writer choose English in college? A．His sweet voice. B．His love for grading papers. C．His ability of public speaking. D．His dream of becoming an English teacher. 4．What is the writer’s purpose? A．To show us his excellent jobs. B．To tell us to work hard for dreams. C．To wish us to keep troubles away. D．To encourage us to keep our dreams alive. Passage 4 I am a student from No. 2 Middle School. This summer, I went on a study trip to Singapore. I learned a lot from it. During the trip, I visited many places. The one I liked best was the national university of Singapore. It was very beautiful. It has a large green grassland and a great artistic vibe (艺术氛围). Most importantly, I improved myself there. A main task for our study trip was to talk to local people and write a short story about it. I still remember the first time our teacher took us to interview someone on the streets. At that time, I didn’t know who to interview or how to interview. When I find someone happy to accept my interview. I still felt scared and didn’t know how to begin. The interviewee sometimes made me feel nervous. But after several tries, I got better at it. Finally, I asked my questions in English after some careful thinking. And my written story turned out to be a good one. I think this was the biggest improvement I made on this trip. I still miss my trip to Singapore very much. The small experiences I had there build up my courage and confidence. This was the most important part for me. 1．Why did the writer go to Singapore? A．Had a study trip. B．Went to college. C．Visited a university. D．Improved her art. 2．What was their main task? A．Telling stories to the locals. B．Listening to the locals tell stories. C．Traveling and relaxing. D．Talking to the locals and write a story. 3．Which has the same meaning as “But after several tries, I got better at it.”? A．Try your best and you will succeed. B．A good book is a good university. C．Actions speak louder than words. D．Confidence is the first step to success. 4．What does the passage mainly talk about? A．A student learned knowledge on a study trip. B．A student built confidence on a study trip. C．How to write the story about local people. D．The national university of Singapore is best. Passage 5 Tom was a lazy boy. He hated going to school, studying and doing homework. One day, when Gluebeard, the famous captain (船长), came to town in search of young sailors (水手). Tom made sure he was the first in line. On Gluebeard’s ship, every minute of every day was spent looking for treasure and if anyone was found reading or studying, they would be locked in a small room full of mice. And so Tom began his life as a treasure-hunting sailor, but it wasn’t easy. They hardly had enough money to buy food and clothes. One day, someone on the ship stole the only food Tom had left. Two days later, Tom was so hungry that he secretly went to the room full of mice to find one and eat it. But when he entered, he couldn’t find a single mouse. He did find a secret room, one that was full of...books! Suddenly he heard some voices and he hid away to listen... Tom was very angry. He heard Glueheard laugh at how stupid the sailors were, how easy it was to cheat them, and how stupid and poor they would always be after leaving their studies behind. From that day on, Tom waited every night until everyone was asleep. Then he visited the room full of hooks where he spent his time studying all kinds of books. Soon he found that learning about so many things gave him better ideas. After a few years, he left Gluebeard ‘s ship, used the money he made to buy his own boat and found his own sailors. Unlike Gluebeard, however, he only chose people who studied. And instead of cheating them, he encouraged them to search for treasure with him. With so many clever peoples, ________. 1．Tom was able to become a sailor on Glueb eard’s ship mainly because ________. A．he was lazy B．he was young C．he didn’t like studying D．he was the best 2．What did Tom first walk into the small room for? A．To hide away. B．To read a book. C．To catch a mouse. D．To find the secret room. 3．Why didn’t Gluebeard allow his sailors to read or study? A．Because he thought it was no use reading books. B．Because there weren’t enough books on the ship. C．Because he could cheat his sailors easily in this way. D．Because he wanted his sailors to spend all their time working. 4．Which of the following can be put into ________. A．they did not need a captain B．the sailors were not easy to be led C．they found new treasure much faster D．they decided to start other businesses 5．What does the story mainly tell us? A．Better late than never. B．Knowledge is power. C．Travel opens the mind. D．Every coin has two sides. 话题4 科学技术 Passage 1 Kindle, Nook or iPad? How should we choose the right e-book reader? Kindle Price: about $139 Weight: 289g Apple iPad Price: about $499 Weight: 780g Page size: 6 inches (英寸) (e-ink screen) There can be over 390,000 books to choose from it. You can also read international newspapers and magazines. Page size: 9.7 inches (full-color touch LCD screen) It can work as a tablet computer (平板电脑) as well as an e-book reader. Many young people use it to watch videos. Nook Price: about $148 Weight: 196g NookColor Price: about $249 Weight: 448g Page size: 6 inches (e-ink screen) It is similar to Kindle in function (功能). The e-ink screen is much better for eyes than the traditional screen. Page size: 7 inches (full-color touch LCD screen) It not only offers books, magazines and newspapers, but it can also be used as a video player. 1．Which can we use to read books and watch videos? A．Kindle and iPad. B．NookColor and iPad. C．Nook and Kindle. D．Nook and iPad. 2．If you and your brother want to buy a Nook and a Kindle, how much should you pay? A．$287. B．$388. C．$397. D．$647. 3．What can we learn from the passage? A．We can’t read any magazines on Kindle. B．Apple iPad has the largest screen of all. C．Nook can be used as a tablet computer. D．Full-color touch LCD screen is better for eyes. 4．What is the writer trying to do in the text? A．Introduce how to choose a right e-book reader. B．Advise people to buy an e-book reader. C．Describe the importance of an e-book reader. D．Show how to use the e-book reader. Passage 2 Schools in China are studying how they can put VR (virtual reality虚拟现实) lessons into their classroom experience. One such lesson uses VR to teach children fire safety. Instead of pens and paper, students wear VR headsets in the classroom. They are put into a virtual environment where a fire has broken out. They must find their way out and escape carefully. At the VR medical school under Sichuan University, a virtual system allows medical students to examine human body in different ways. They can even separate organs for closer examination. Students can practice their operation skills without a real body. Simon Leung, vice-chairman of a VR company, said the company has developed VR classrooms and computers that send students to a 360-degree digital world. Moreover, the VR headsets can tell whether children are focused on the task at hand, Leung said. Chinese parents, however, have a different opinion on VR lessons. They are suspicious of VR because they are unsure if the technology will have any bad effects. They are worried about their children’s eyesight, too. Besides, VR equipment comes at a price. A top VR headset and computer could cost up to 10,000 yuan (1,475 U.S. dollars). “We need to do more to lower the cost and improve the user’s experience,” said Huang Ronghuai, professor at the Smart Learning Institute under Beijing Normal University. “But we are sure that we will change the model of education in the future.” 1．The VR medical school allows students to ________. A．learn fire safety quickly B．play games in a virtual environment C．study harder than before D．practice skills without a real body 2．The underlined word “suspicious” in Paragraph 4 means ________. A．高兴的 B．怀疑的 C．自信的 D．赞同的 3．We can learn from the last paragraph that ________. A．the VR equipment is expensive B．the VR education system is perfect now C．VR has already changed the model of education D．VR will make students study at home in the future 4．What’s the writer’s purpose of writing the passage? A．To tell people how to build VR schools. B．To teach people how to use VR headsets. C．To encourage more and more people to buy VR headsets. D．To show the development of VR technology in education. Passage 3 Students attend a science lesson given by astronauts on board China’s Tiangong space station on Wednesday, March 23, 2022. Zhai Zhigang, Wang Yaping and Ye Guangfu, the members of the Shenzhou XIII, which was launched (发射) on October 16, appear on television screens watched by millions of students across China. During the 41-minute lesson, the astronauts did four experiments to show physical phenomena(现象) only possible in a weightless environment, such as “liquid crystallization” and “a water bridge”. In one experiment, Wang used a toy of Bing Dwen Dwen, the mascot of the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympic Games, to show how objects fly in Tiangong. They invited the young viewers to do similar experiments to see the differences between space and land environments. Before closing the lesson, the astronauts answered questions from students. The questions covered the life and work in space, such as how to take care of the skin and whether hot water was available. Wednesday’s event marked the third time Wang had taken part in a space lesson. In June 2013, she gave the nation’s first space lesson to over 60 million Chinese students in Shenzhou X. It made China the second country, following the United States, to have given a lesson to schoolchildren from space. In early December, Wang gave the country’s second space lesson from the Tiangong station. The astronauts showed viewers how they lived and worked inside the space station. “These science lessons can encourage students to explore the world of science and technology.” Shi Yi, a physics teacher, said after today’s activity, “Encouraged by China’s spaceflight achievements, my school has built a space science laboratory and the teachers give lessons about space exploration.” 1．On March 23, 2022, the astronauts finished these tasks EXCEPT ________. A．answering the questions from students B．inviting the students to do experiments C．doing an experiment about “a water bridge” D．showing how they lived inside the space station 2．When did Wang Yaping give the second lecture in space? A．In June 2013. B．In October 2021. C．In December 2021. D．In March 2022. 3．Which one of the statements below is an opinion? A．The astronauts did four experiments during the lesson. B．Over 60 million students across China attended the lesson. C．China is the second country to have given a lesson in space. D．The three science lessons given by astronauts are rather meaningful. 4．What’s the best title for the passage? A．Astronauts Give Lessons in Space. B．China Launched Shenzhou XIII. C．The Exploration of Outer Space. D．The Development of Tiangong Space Station. 5．What kind of writing is the passage? A．A science novel. B．A news report. C．A fairy tale. D．An interview. Passage 4 Look at this robot in the picture. What do you think it is for? Scientists in China have developed the special robot to help visually impaired people (视障人士). It has six legs and can act as a “guide dog” for people who can’t see. In China, there are over 17 million visually impaired people, but there are only about 400 real guide dogs to help them. It is very hard and expensive to train guide dogs, so most visually impaired people don’t have one. The new robot can help solve the problem. It can do many things. For example, it can know what the person is saying and act quickly; it can avoid obstacles (障碍物) and find the right way to go. What’s more, the robot can be used as a helper in the home and call for help if needed. To make the robot work well, the scientists gave it many senses (感觉). It can see, hear, speak and feel. In this way, the robot can know what the person wants to do and work together with him. The robot’s six legs also make it more stable (稳定的) than other robot with just four legs. Li Fei, a visually impaired woman, tried out the robot during a test. She said that when guided her, she could walk straighter than she did on her own. The developers have already got orders for 20 of the robots. Soon they could help many visually impaired people in China. 1．How many legs does the robot have? A．3. B．4. C．5. D．6. 2．Why don’t some visually impaired people buy real guide dogs? A．Because there aren’t guide dogs in China. B．Because guide dogs are too expensive. C．Because training guide dogs is too boring. D．Because visually impaired people don’t work. 3．What can we know about the robot? A．It can cook for visually impaired people. B．It can’t avoid obstacles in time. C．It can’t talk with visually impaired people. D．It can understand what the person is saying. 4．What does the underlined word “developers” mean in Paragraph 6? A．Inventors. B．Speakers. C．Pioneers. D．Postmen. 5．What is the best title for the text? A．A Club to Help Disabled People B．A Robot for Visually Impaired People C．An Idea to Improve Your Life D．A Problem to Be Solved Easily Passage 5 Thomas Edison lit up the world with his invention of the electric light. Without him, the world might still be a dark place at night. However, the electric light was not his only invention. He also invented the phonograph (留声机), the motion picture camera, and over 1, 200 other things. About every two weeks he created something new. Thomas Edison was born in Milan, Ohio, on February 11, 1847. His family moved to Port Huron, Michigan, when he was seven years old. There he attended school for a few months and was instead taught by his mother at home. In fact, he was mostly self-educated. He started experimenting (做实验) at a young age with electrical things at home. When he was 12 years old, he got his first job. He became a newsboy on a train. In his spare time, he still continued his experiments. Unfortunately, his first work experience did not end well. He lost the job when he accidentally set fire to the floor. Thomas Edison then worked for five years as a telegraph operator: but he continued to spend much of his time on the experiments. He got his first patent (专利) in 1868 for a vote recorder run by electricity. Thomas Edison died at the age of 84. He left a lot of inventions that greatly improved the quality of people’ s life all over the world. 1．What was not invented by Thomas Edison? A．The electric light. B．The telephone. C．The phonograph. D．The motion picture camera. 2．What can we learn from the underlined sentence in Paragraph 1? A．Edison had a lonely childhood. B．Edison’s inventions were very popular. C．Edison was a highly creative inventor. D．Edison was interested in doing experiments. 3．Which is the right order of Thomas Edison’s experiences? ①Edison got his first job. ②Edison left school. ③Edison’s family moved to Michigan. ④Edison had his first patent. A．③②①④ B．②④③① C．②①③④ D．③①④② 4．Why did Edison lose his first job? A．Because his boss didn’t like him. B．Because he was too tired to work. C．Because he had no time to do experiments. D．Because he set fire to the floor of the train. 5．What does the passage mainly tell us? A．Thomas Edison’s early life. B．Thomas Edison’s school life. C．A general introduction to Thomas Edison. D．Some wonderful inventions by Thomas Edison. 话题5 谈论规则 Passage 1 We’re not allowed to go near any of the boys. The boys sit on one side of the classroom and the girls on the other. Becca,11 At my school, we all have to walk on the left and if we break the rule, we will lose our break time for a week. Katie,10 At my school, if you are in the 8th grade, you’re not allowed to write in pencil. You have to write in pen. If you make a mistake, you have to use a ruler to put a straight line through it. Helen,13 We’re not allowed to take food outside the dining hall, even a small bag of chips. Sarah,14 We can only write in black. Alison,12 Are there any unusual rules in your school? 1．What can’t Becca do at her school? A．Play at break time. B．Sit near a boy. C．Bring bags of chips. D．Eat in the classroom. 2．What can we learn from the passage? A．Alison can write in black. B．Helen should write in a straight line. C．Katie has to walk on the right at her school. D．Sarah can take food away from the dining hall. 3．Where can you probably find this passage? A．In a dictionary. B．In a visitor guide. C．On a website. D．In a storybook. Passage 2 Student A I come from a boarding school. There is one rule that I can’t stand. Boarding students can only go home once a month. I think it is unfair. None of us like this rule. We are just 15 years old. Sometimes we need our parents and the warmth of home. But with this rule, we are not free at all. I think it should be changed. Student B I want to cut down one of our school rules—the limit (限制) on how long our hair can be. It says that the ends of our hair cannot touch our collar (领子). This rule is supposed to help us focus on (关注) studying. But it makes us pay more attention to our hair instead. Student C In my school, there are three elevators(电梯) in our teaching building. But only teachers and students on the eighth floor and above can take them. So every morning, students on the lower floors must climb six or seven flights of stairs while carrying heavy schoolbags. It’s not easy. It makes me feel really tired. I want to get rid of this rule. 1．What does Student A think of the school rule? A．It is simple. B．It is unfair. C．It is clear. D．It is crazy. 2．What rule does Student B focus on? A．The rule about hair. B．The rule about clothes. C．The rule about elevators. D．The rule about exercise. 3．What are the students talking about? A．School clubs. B．School courses. C．School rules. D．Family life. Passage 3 If you find your room in a mess when you look around your room, you’re sure not to be alone. Cleaning and organizing aren’t the things most people want to do in their spare time, but in fact they aren’t that hard to keep up with, and they can even be fun once you get into a habit! In this article, we’ll help you form your own habit so you can keep your room, locker, and any other spaces you use neat and organized all the time. Making ▲ Choose a day where you can sit down and plan for the week ahead. A good time to do this would be Sunday night. Most people don’t have anything to do on Sunday nights, unless you have other activities. If so, maybe Saturday night will work. You need to get to know your plan, or else things will get difficult. Organizing ossessions Create a place for everything. Being organized starts with knowing where things should go — this comes in handy during clean-up and helps you keep order along the way, so that big clean-ups become less necessary. School life Do your homework every night. Stay on top of your studies, and try hard to succeed. Personal factors Learn to do your laundry. While it may be easier to depend on your parents to keep your clothes clean most of the time, it’s even better to learn early on how to do housework. 1．Which word is the most suitable for ▲ . A．plans B．notes C．videos D．cards 2．The passage is most probably written for ________. A．teachers B．visitors C．students D．parents 3．The passage is mainly about ________. A．how to make plans B．how to organize things C．how to be successful D．how to form a good habit Passage 4 It is important to learn how to protect our environment. Here is a 5R rule for us. Reduce: If you want to reduce the waste, you should use things wisely. A large number of trees are cut down to make paper. If everyone uses paper wastefully, soon we would not have any trees left. So it is necessary to reduce the waste. Reuse: You should always think of reusing the able things before throwing them away. For example, we should buy reusable forks and knives instead of ones we throw away. Bring cups to the coffee shop and cloth bags to the store. Give your clothes you do not use or the ones which are too small to the poor. In a family, you may pass on such clothes to younger brothers or sisters. Recycle: Recycling uses less energy and fewer resources (资源 ). Bottles, cans (罐子) and paper cups can be easily recycled. They can be remade into the same thing or new things. Recover: When you buy a box of apples, there may be a few rotten (腐烂的) ones, you have two choices: one is to throw the whole apple away, or you could cut off the rotten parts and eat the good parts. In this way, you are recovering the eatable parts of food. Repair: If one of the legs of your table is broken, you can repair it. If you want to change for better ones, it is better for you to sell the old things or give them to other people who can use them after repairing them. Learn the rules to protect our environment. Let’s try our best to make the earth cleaner and more beautiful. 1．The writer explains the “Reduce” rule by ________. A．telling a story B．asking a question C．giving an example D．comparing things 2．The “Recover” rule advises us to ________. A．use the old things again B．get back the useful parts C．throw the whole things away D．sell broken things for better ones 3．Your clothes are too small for you to wear and you give them to your brothers. You ________. A．reduce them B．reuse them C．recycle them D．recover them Passage 5 Sunshine School Library Guide We will offer you some information about the school library. You can use this guide to help your kids use our library. Service hours: 3:00 p.m.—5:30 p.m. on school days 8:30 a.m.—11:00 a.m. on weekends On school days, your kids may borrow or return books during opening hours only when their classroom teacher allows them to.  At the weekend, our library is open to both you and your kids. Borrowing: Each student can borrow one or two books at a time. More books can be borrowed only for class reading activities and school research. Returning: Books borrowed from the library can be kept for 15 school days. The books must be returned on time, or the kid can’t borrow other books anymore. Damaged(损坏的) or lost books: When a book is returned in a damaged condition, the kid will have to pay three dollars for the damage. Full price must be paid if a book is lost. We encourage students to carry their library books in plastic bags to protect them from rainy weather. Want to know more information? Please call us at 3362-1323 right now. 1．When can a kid borrow books in the library? A．At 8:30 on Monday morning. B．At 2:30 on Thursday afternoon. C．At 10:30 on Saturday morning. D．At 5:30 on Sunday afternoon. 2．How long can a kid keep the library books after borrowing them? A．For a week. B．For less than two weeks. C．For just two weeks. D．For over two weeks. 3．What will happen if a borrower has lost the library book? A．He’ll only pay $3. B．He won’t be able to borrow books. C．He’ll have to pay full price of the book. D．He’ll need to return the same copy. 4．What can we know from the text? A．Parents aren’t allowed to borrow books from the library. B．The library is open for two and a half hours every day. C．Even if a kid doesn’t return the borrowed books on time, he can borrow more. D．Anyone who will borrow books from the library has to carry a plastic bag. 话题6 习俗礼仪 Passage 1 Wait to be seated by the host. The host will say “buen provecho” (meaning “enjoy” or “have a good meal”) as an invitation to start eating. COLOMBIANS DO NOT SWITCH (交换) KNIVES AND FORKS WHILE EATING WHEN NOT HOLDING UTENSILS (用具) , YOUR HANDS SHOULD BE ABOVE THE TABLE The knife remains in the right hand, and the fork remains in the left. When you are finished, place your knife and fork horizontally (水平地) across the plate. Do not keep them on your lap (大腿); instead, rest your wrists (手腕) on top of the table. But do not put your elbows (肘) on the table. At the table, pass all dishes to your left. It is considered polite to leave a small amount of food on your plate when you have finished eating. Do not use a toothpick at the table. 1．Where should the knife be while you are eating in Colombia? A．On the table. B．On the plate. C．In your right hand. D．In your left hand. 2．What is considered polite in Colombia? A．Put your elbows on the table. B．Using a toothpick at the table. C．Passing all the dishes to your right. D．Leaving a little food on the plate after finishing eating. 3．What is the poster mainly about? A．Table manners in Colombia. B．Travel tips in Colombia. C．Special food in Colombia. D．Things used in Colombian dinner. Passage 2 Eric, a French exchange student, went to a middle school in Shanghai to learn about Chinese culture and make new friends. One cool autumn morning, Eric met his new roommate, Wei Ning, a Chinese student. Excited to make a good first impression (印象), Eric held out his arms to give Wei a warm hug, a common greeting in France. However, Wei walked back, looking surprised and uncomfortable. Eric didn’t know the cultural difference and felt quite confused (困惑的). Luckily, Eric’ s classmate, Fu Xing, saw everything that happened. He told Eric that in China, hugs are usually for good friends or family. Later that day, in the lunchroom, Eric saw his teacher, Miss Gao, far away and he naturally waved his hand up and down with his palm (手掌) facing up, as he did at home. But Miss Gao looked surprised and then just smiled. When Eric felt confused again, Miss Gao walked towards him. She then told Eric that in China, waving with one’s palm facing up is a way to call someone of lower social standing and that to greet someone politely, a handshake or a polite bow is much better. To make up for his mistakes, Eric planned a small party in his room. He invited Wei Ning, Fu Xing, Miss Gao and many other classmates. They talked, laughed, and enjoyed delicious food while learning about each other’s customs (习俗). Many people liked Eric’s kind act and became good friends with him, including Wei Ning and Miss Gao. Through this experience, Eric learned about Chinese ways of using body language and being polite. His roommates and classmates learned that being patient and open-minded is important when people have different customs. They all became closer, showing that friendship and understanding can bring people together. 1．What did Miss Gao do after seeing Eric’s greeting? A．She felt very angry. B．She smiled and left quietly. C．She waved back with her palm up. D．She explained the proper greeting in China. 2．What happened after Eric held a small party? A．He made a new mistake. B．He made many good friends. C．He fell in love with Chinese food. D．He got more confused about Chinese body language. 3．What can we learn from Eric’s experience? A．Seeing is believing. B．Be happy with what we have. C．When in Rome, do as the Romans do. D．Don’t be afraid to ask for help when in need. Passage 3 China is a nation of etiquette （礼仪） . Chinese people are among the most hospitable people in the world. If foreigners visit a Chinese family, they would be surprised at the warmth that they would receive as guests. When you visit a Chinese family, the host usually makes tea for you. Then he will serve you snacks like biscuits or candy. Someone in the family will also chat with you, never letting you feel lonely. At the same time, other family members will prepare a meal for you. Chinese people treat their guests with a big meal. They always present more food than the guest can eat. On the table, the guests must be the first to eat. Perhaps one of the things that surprises a western guest most is that the Chinese host likes to pick food for visitors, which won’t happen at western tables. The Chinese family go out of their way to make you feel at home. As you are done eating, the host usually says “It seems that you didn’t eat much. Please have more.” Although you tell them you are full, they still put more food in your bowl. Being warm and hospitable has long been an important part of Chinese-culture and tradition. As Confucius （孔子） said thousands of years ago: How happy we are. To meet friends from a far! 1．As a guest in a Chinese family, you don’t feel ________. A．lonely B．happy C．relaxed D．nervous 2．Why does a Western guest feel surprised when the Chinese host picks food for him? A．Because he doesn’t like the food. B．Because he thinks it’ s not necessary. C．Because he thinks he is independent. D．Because it won’t happen in western countries. 3．What’s the meaning of the words by Confucius at the end of the text? A．学而时习之，不亦说乎？ B．有朋自远方来，不亦乐乎？ C．人不知而不愠，不亦君子乎？ D．己所不欲，勿施于人。 Passage 4 When I was fourteen years old, I made my first visit to the United States. It wasn’t the first time I had been abroad (Like many English children, I had often been to France.) So when I went to America, I thought I would have a nice easy holiday without any language problems. But I was totally wrong. The misunderstanding began at the airport. I was looking for a public telephone to tell my American friend Danny that I had arrived. A friendly old man saw me looking, lost and asked if he could help me. “Yes,” I said,“I want to give my friend a ring.” “Well, that’s nice,” he said. “Are you getting married? But aren’t too young?” “Who is talking about marriage (婚姻)?” I replied, I only want to give my friend a ring to tell him I’ve arrived. Can you tell me where there is a phone box? “Oh,” he said, “There is a phone downstairs.” When at last we met, Danny explained the misunderstanding to me. “Don’t worry,” he said to me, “I had so many difficulties at first. There are lots of words which Americans use differently in meaning from British people. You’ll soon get used to all the funny things they say. Most of the time, British and American people understand each other.” 1．The writer was from ________. A．Japan B．France C．America D．England 2．The writer thought ________ in America at first. A．he wouldn’t have any language problems B．he would be lost and he had to call the police for help C．he wouldn’t understand the Americans D．he would have a terrible holiday 3．The writer wanted to ________ at the airport. A．have a meal B．buy a map C．call his friend D．find an old man 4．The underlined word “they” refers to ________. A．the old man and the boy B．the British C．the French D．the Americans Passage 5 As the saying goes, “When in Rome, do as the Romans do.” It’s just the key to being a polite guest abroad. Whenever you are invited to a western family for dinner, to know some knowledge of western manners is very important. Here are five useful tips for you. First, be on time. To be a polite guest, be sure to get there on time. Being late as well as being too early is impolite. If you can’t get there on time, make a call as early as possible. Second, choose proper greeting manners. People in different countries have different ways of greeting each other. In Britain and the United States, people are supposed to shake hands when they meet for the first time. For friends, they may choose a hug. In France, greeting with a kiss is very common. Third, mind table manners. When having dinner, you should behave properly. For example, putting your spoon in the soup bowl is considered impolite, and don’t try to talk with your mouth full. Be careful not to make much noise when cutting things with your knife. Fourth, keep a proper talking distance. Generally, one meter between each other is perfect in Britain. However, half a meter is OK in the United States. People will feel uncomfortable when they are too close to each other or too far from each other. Last, prepare a small gift. Some flowers or a bottle of wine is enough. If there are children, some chocolate will be nice. 1．How many manners are introduced in this passage? A．Three. B．Four. C．Five. D．Six. 2．As a guest, what should you do if you can’t arrive at the friend’s house on time? A．You tell the friend the time for dinner. B．You should call the friend as soon as possible. C．You should go to bed in time. D．You should go home alone. 3．Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? A．In France, people can’t kiss when they meet. B．You can speak loudly when you eat. C．This article introduces Chinese manners. D．As a guest, you can take flowers there. 4．What does the underlined word “distance” probably mean in the passage? A．距离 B．微笑 C．生气 D．低音 5．What’s the best title of this passage? A．How to go to a friend’s house. B．How to be a polite student. C．Dinner manners in Western countries. D．Chinese dining table culture. $专题01 阅读理解6大常考话题 话题1 学会学习 话题4科学技术 话题2 谈论节日（重点） 话题5 谈论规则 话题3 自我变化 话题6 习俗礼仪 1 / 1 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 话题1 学会学习 Passage 1 Here are some tips on listening. We hope it can help you in one way or other. ·Relax yourself. Before you start to listen to something, you need to relax. Don’t get nervous or excited. This will help you with your listening. ·Listen carefully to the first sentence. The first sentence tells a lot about the whole passage. For example, if at the very beginning, you hear “Many shops in many parts of China have decided to take away all kinds of Japanese goods off their shelves, but some people say it’s not a good idea. Our reporter says…” you know you will hear a piece of news, nota children’s story, or a science report. ·Think when you’re listening. When you’re listening, try to do some thinking. For example, you can think of the following questions: What happened, when, where and how? What was the result and what does the speaker want to tell us? This way, you may understand the passage better. ·Listen for important facts. It’s important for you to remember some important facts. For example, if the passage is a science report, you should try to remember its findings and how the scientists got their results. ·Don’t think about one or two words for too long. You may hear some words that you don’t know, but don’t spend too much time on them. Very often, you’ll find out what they mean later when you go on with the listening. But you can remember some words or sentences that you think are important, and you can use them when you’re answering the questions. 1．This whole passage is mainly about ________. A．tips on thinking B．tips on finding the facts C．tips on listening D．tips on remembering words 2．It’s better for you to keep ________ when you begin to have a listening exam. A．excited B．relaxed C．nervous D．worried 3．The sentence “Many shops in many parts of China have decided to take away all kinds of Japanese goods off their shelves…” seem to be ________. A．the first sentence of a piece of news B．a tip on reading C．the end of a piece of news D．a tip on speaking 【答案】1．C 2．B 3．A 【导语】本文主要介绍了一些如何提高听力的建议。 1．主旨大意题。根据第一段“Here are some tips on listening. We hope it can help you in one way or other.”及全文可知，本文主要介绍了一些听力方面的建议。故选C。 2．细节理解题。根据文中“Before you start to listen to something, you need to relax.”可知，在听力考试之前要放松。故选B。 3．推理判断题。根据文中“The first sentence tells a lot about the whole passage.”可知，文章的第一句话可以告诉我们很多信息，下面就举了这样一个例子，因此这就是一篇文章的第一句话。故选A。 Passage 2 Clara Prado has worked as an English teacher for 20 years. Here’s an interview with her. How did you learn English yourself? I started learning English at about six or seven. A new language school opened near my home. I started attending classes twice a week. During my teenage years, I went to Australia as an exchange student. I learned a lot from communicating with native English speakers. What’s the best part of teaching English for you? I’ve met many wonderful people. Many teachers are creative. I’ve learned a lot from them. And then there are the students. There is nothing better in life than to see them realize their dreams and achieve something they’ve worked hard for. What challenges do you think learners face today? The biggest challenge is the unknown. Technology is changing fast. We have no way of knowing what will happen in 10, 20 or 50 years. Well, you can’t be prepared for everything. But you can equip (配备) yourself with the ability to keep learning throughout your life. What suggestions do you always give to your students? As a language learner, you may make mistakes. The goal is not to be perfect. It’s to be able to communicate with others. Learning a language can be a lifelong journey. No one can learn to speak a language well overnight. 1．What can we learn about Clara from the text? A．She opened a language school. B．She started learning English at 20. C．She has been to many countries. D．She is not a native English speaker. 2．What does Clara advise learners to do? A．To make as many mistakes as possible. B．To develop the ability to keep learning. C．To learn with the help of the technology. D．To make a perfect plan to learn English. 3．Why does Clara say “No one can learn to speak a language well overnight.”? A．English is difficult to learn. B．Languages are changing fast. C．It takes time to learn English well. D．No one can speak English for the whole night. 【答案】1．D 2．B 3．C 【导语】本文是一段采访，采访中Clara Prado分享了英语学习经历及作为英语教师的教学感悟与挑战。 1．推理判断题。根据“During my teenage years, I went to Australia as an exchange student. I learned a lot from communicating with native English speakers.”可知，Clara通过与母语为英语的人交流来学习语言，这表明她不是英语母语者，故选D。 2．细节理解题。根据“But you can equip (配备) yourself with the ability to keep learning throughout your life.”可知，Clara建议学习者保持学习的能力，故选B。 3．推理判断题。根据“Learning a language can be a lifelong journey. No one can learn to speak a language well overnight.”可知，这里提到了学习一门语言可能是一个终生的旅程，没有人能在一夜之间学会说一门语言。因此Clara说这句话是为了强调学习语言需要时间，不可能一蹴而就，故选C。 Passage 3 One day, I happened to meet an Englishman in a store and soon we began to talk. As I was talking about how I was studying English, the foreigner seemed to be very surprised, gently shaking his head and saying. “You don’t say! You don’t say!” I was puzzled (困惑的) , and I thought, “Perhaps this is not a right thing to talk about.” So I said to him, “Well, shall we talk about the Great Wall? Have you ever been there?” “Certainly. When I’m back home, everyone will laugh at me if I leave here without seeing it. The Great Wall is wonderful!” he answered. “Yes, it is one of the wonders in the world. And people from all over the world have come to visit it,” I added. As I was telling him more about it, he said again, “You don’t say!” I couldn’t help asking. “Why do you ask me not to talk about it?” “Well, I didn’t ask you to do so,” he answered, greatly surprised. “Didn’t you say ‘You don’t say!’ ? ” I asked again. Hearing this, the foreigner laughed loudly. He began to explain. “ ‘You don’t say!’ means ‘Really?’. Perhaps you know little about English idioms (习惯用语).” Wow! How foolish I was! Since then I have been careful with English idioms. 1．Why was the writer puzzled? A．Because the Englishman knew the Great Wall so well. B．Because the Englishman had some trouble understanding him. C．Because he thought the Englishman was not very polite. D．Because he thought the Englishman asked him to stop talking. 2．What did the Englishman do after hearing the writer’s question? A．He laughed at the writer. B．He got mad and shouted at the writer. C．He walked away without saying a word. D．He laughed and explained the meaning of the idiom to the writer. 3．When the Englishman used the idiom “You don’t say!” he meant “________”. A．Be careful! B．Stop talking! C．Really? D．It’s hard to say! 4．In which part of a magazine can we read the text? A．Culture. B．Travel C．Science. D．Sports. 【答案】1．D 2．D 3．C 4．A 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，讲述了作者在与一位英国人交谈时，因对英语习语理解有误而产生困惑的故事。 16．细节理解题。根据“I was puzzled (困惑的), and I thought, ‘Perhaps this is not a right thing to talk about.’ So I said to him, ‘Well, shall we talk about the Great Wall? Have you ever been there?’”可知，作者困惑是因为他以为英国人让他停止谈论正在说的话题，故选D。 17．细节理解题。根据“Hearing this, the foreigner laughed loudly. He began to explain. ‘You don’t say!’ means ‘Really?’”可知，英国人听到作者的问题后，大笑并向作者解释了习语的意思，故选D。 18．细节理解题。根据“He began to explain. ‘You don’t say!’ means ‘Really?’.”可知，当英国人使用习语“You don’t say!”时，他的意思是“真的吗？”，故选C。 19．推理判断题。文章主要讲述了因英语习语产生的误解，这与文化有关，所以可能在杂志的文化板块读到这篇文章，故选A。 Passage 4 Reading for pleasure is the easiest way for us to become a better reader in English. It is also the most important way. Some students say they don’t want to read for pleasure. They say they want to use their time to learn the rules of the language and new words. They say that pleasure reading is too easy. Many experts say pleasure reading is very important for learning English. Dr. Stephen Krashen, a famous expert on learning languages, says that pleasure reading helps you learn many important things about English. Students learn more grammar and more words when they read for pleasure. They also learn more about good writing. Dr. Krashen tells us that pleasure reading helps each student in a different way. Each student needs to learn something different. Pleasure reading makes it possible for each student to learn what he or she needs. 11．________ can make you become a better reader in English. A．Leaning English grammar B．Learning the rules of the language C．Reading for pleasure D．Learning the new words 2．Some students say they want to use their time to learn ________. A．to read for pleasure B．the rules of the language C．the new words D．the grammar and new words 3．What does pleasure reading make possible for students? A．To get good grades. B．To learn more grammar and more words. C．To learn what they need. D．To learn more about good writing. 4．The passage tells us ________. A．how to learn English B．how important reading for pleasure is C．how important learning English is D．why we should learn English 【答案】1．C 2．D 3．C 4．B 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了快乐阅读对学习英语的重要性。 1．细节理解题。根据“Reading for pleasure is the easiest way for us to become a better reader in English.”可知，快乐阅读能使你成为一个更好的英语读者，故选C。 2．细节理解题。根据“They say they want to use their time to learn the rules of the language and new words.”可知，一些学生说他们想利用时间学习语言规则和新单词，故选D。 3．细节理解题。根据“Pleasure reading makes it possible for each student to learn what he or she needs.”可知，快乐阅读使学生有可能学习他们所需要的东西，故选C。 4．主旨大意题。通读全文，本文主要讲述了快乐阅读对学习英语的重要性，故选B。 Passage 5 Lifelong learners never think of themselves as the greatest experts in anything. They continue to learn and bring a great deal to the groups they belong to. Lifelong learners have some main characteristics (特征). They are knowledge seekers. They are always searching for much information on a topic they’re interested in and looking for new experience or chances to improve their knowledge or skills. They are social and self-directed learners. They like taking different courses and taking part in discussions about subjects they are interested in. ________ They also know their own learning styles. They can plan and organize their own learning. They are critical (批判性的) thinkers. They always use a lot of ways to analyze (分析) information. From their research they can make sure if the information is useful for the question. They are problem solvers. They will meet different problems while learning. However, they usually see problems as challenges (挑战) and life experiences and try to stand above them. 1．What does the underlined “knowledge seekers” mean? A．Persons who are testing knowledge. B．Persons who are teaching knowledge. C．Persons who are looking for knowledge. D．Persons who likes inventing knowledge. 2．What can be put in the blank “______”? A．They don’t like learning in society. B．They learn from and with others. C．They learn from plants and animals. D．They invite each other to parties. 3．Which of the following most clearly shows you are a critical thinker? A．You believe the information you get in your study. B．You accept the mistakes as soon as you find them. C．You always use a lot of ways to analyze information. D．You always ask for help when you can’t correct the mistakes. 4．How is the passage organized? (①=Paragraph1) A．B． C． D． 5．What could be the best title for the passage? A．Why Do You Want To Learn? B．What Do You Want To Learn? C．How To Be A Lifelong Learner? D．What Do Lifelong Learners Look Like? 【答案】1．C 2．B 3．C 4．A 5．D 【导语】本文介绍了终身学习者的特点和他们的行为方式，包括他们如何寻求知识、如何学习、如何思考和解决问题。 1．词义猜测题。根据“They are always searching for much information on a topic they’re interested in and looking for new experience or chances to improve their knowledge or skills.”可知他们总是在搜索他们感兴趣的主题的大量信息，并寻找新的经验或机会来提高他们的知识或技能，“knowledge seekers”指的是那些正在寻找知识的人。故选C。 2．推理判断题。根据“They like taking different courses and taking part in discussions about subjects they are interested in.”以及“They also know their own learning styles. They can plan and organize their own learning.”可以推断出，终身学习者不仅喜欢独立学习，也喜欢与他人一起学习。故选B。 3．细节理解题。根据“They always use a lot of ways to analyze information.”可知，批判性思考者会使用多种方法来分析信息。故选C。 4．篇章结构题。第一段提出主题；第二、三、四、五段分别介绍了终身学习者的特点和他们的行为方式。由此可知，文章为“总分”结构。故选A。 5．最佳标题题。本文介绍了终身学习者的特点和他们的行为方式，D项最准确地概括了文章的主要内容。故选D。 话题2 谈论节日 Passage 1 Dragons are not real animals, but they look like a mix of many animals such as snakes, fish and tigers in Chinese culture. They have two horns and a long body. With magic powers, they can fly in the sky or swim in the sea. They can make rain, too. The Chinese Dragon is a symbol of energy and good luck. The kings of ancient China loved dragons. Their clothes are often covered with pictures of dragons. Today we are p... to call ourselves the “descendants (后代) of the dragon”. Do you hear the Chinese saying “Hope one’s child will become a dragon”? In Chinese, excellent people are often called “dragons”. There are some famous “dragons” who have done excellent things and are very successful. Besides, it is said that people born in the Year of Dragon have certain characters. They are creative, active, brave but they become angry easily. There are also some traditional festivals about dragons in China, such as the Dragon Head-Raising Day and the Dragon Boat Festival, which are celebrated in different ways. These two festivals come every year, while the Year of Dragon comes every twelve years. The dragon is one of the most important parts in Chinese culture. Someone who is interested in Chinese culture may study it and it’ll be helpful for a better understanding of Chinese culture. As the “descendants of the dragon”, it’s our duty to work together to pass our traditional culture on to more and more people. 1．What’s the proper word in the sentence “Today we are p... to cal ourselves the descendants of the dragon”. A．private B．polite C．primary D．proud 2．What does the saying “Hope one’s child will become a dragon” mean? A．Someone hopes the child will become a real dragon. B．Someone hopes the child will be successful. C．Someone hopes the child will become a king or queen. D．Someone hopes the child will have magical powers. 3．Which of the following is TRUE according to the text? A．Dragons are real animals. B．The dragon is not important in Chinese culture. C．Studying dragons can help understand Chinese culture better. D．Only people born in the Year of the Dragon have characters. 【答案】1．D 2．B 3．C 【导语】本文主要介绍了龙在中国文化中的意义以及中国与龙有关的节日。 1．词句猜测题。根据“Today we are...to call ourselves the ‘descendants (后代) of the dragon’?”及结合选项可知，此处应该是表示如今，我们很自豪称自己为“龙的后代”。proud“自豪的”，符合语境。故选D。 2．词句猜测题。根据“In Chinese, excellent people are often called ‘dragons’. There are some famous ‘dragons’ who have done excellent things and are very successful.”可知，在中国人，优秀的人通常被叫做“龙”，有一些著名的‘龙’做了很出色的事情，非常成功。所以，该句的意思应该是希望自己的孩子能成才，成功。故选B。 3．细节理解题。根据“Someone who is interested in Chinese culture may study it and it’ll be helpful for a better understanding of Chinese culture.”可知，对中国文化感兴趣的人可以研究一下龙，这将有助于更好地了解中国文化。故选C。 Passage 2 The Chongyang Festival falls on the ninth day of the ninth lunar month and is also called the Double Ninth Festival. In China, nine has the similar pronunciation with the word “forever”, meaning long life. So the Chinese government set the day as the Seniors’ Day in 1989. The festival has a history of over 2,000 years. During the Warring States Period (战国时期), there was the Chongyang Festival. The name of the Chongyang Festival first appeared in the Three Kingdoms Period.During the Jin Dynasty, there were customs of enjoying chrysanthemums and drinking chrysanthemum wine on the day. It was not officially (正式地) set as a festival until the Tang Dynasty. Since then, all the people have spent the festival with kinds of activities. As September has the clear sky and fresh air, it is a very good time to climb the mountain. Since the Western Han Dynasty, it has been the custom of climbing on the Chongyang Festival. On the day, enjoying chrysanthemums is very popular as the flower means long life. Drinking chrysanthemum wine is regarded as a way to prevent bad things and stay warm. Inserting (插) Zhuyu and sticking chrysanthemums are also traditions to avoid bad things. 1．What does the writer mainly talk about in Paragraph 2? A．The history of the Chongyang Festival. B．The different names of the Chongyang Festival. C．The food people eat during the Chongyang Festival. D．The importance of the Chongyang Festival in different dynasties. 2．When did people start the custom of climbing on the Chongyang Festival? A．During the Warring States Period. B．During the Western Han Dynasty. C．During the Tang Dynasty. D．During the Ming Dynasty. 3．Why do people drink chrysanthemum wine on the Chongyang Festival? A．To celebrate the reunion. B．To welcome the New Year. C．To remember their old days. D．To prevent bad things and stay warm. 4．Which question can help readers know the main idea of the text? A．How do people in other countries celebrate similar festivals? B．What are the traditions and customs of the Chongyang Festival? C．Why is the Chongyang Festival called the Double Ninth Festival? D．When did the Chinese government set the day as the Seniors’ Day? 【答案】1．A 2．B 3．D 4．B 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，介绍了中国传统节日重阳节的历史、名称由来、以及与之相关的传统习俗和活动，强调了重阳节在中国文化中的重要性和意义。 1．细节理解题。根据第二段中提到的“During the Warring States Period (战国时期), there was the Chongyang Festival. The name of the Chongyang Festival first appeared in the Three Kingdoms Period. During the Jin Dynasty, there were customs of enjoying chrysanthemums and drinking chrysanthemum wine on the day. It was not officially (正式地) set as a festival until the Tang Dynasty.”可知，作者主要讨论了重阳节的历史。故选A。 2．细节理解题。根据最后一段中的“Since the Western Han Dynasty, it has been the custom of climbing on the Chongyang Festival.”可知，人们在重阳节开始爬山的习俗始于西汉时期。故选B。 3．细节理解题。根据最后一段中的“Drinking chrysanthemum wine is regarded as a way to prevent bad things and stay warm.”可知，人们在重阳节喝菊花酒是为了预防不好的事情并保持温暖。故选D。 4．主旨大意题。根据全文内容，特别是最后一段中提到的各种传统习俗和活动，可以知道本文的主要目的是介绍重阳节的传统和习俗。故选B。 Passage 3 Yunnan is a beautiful place where many ethnic minorities (少数民族) live in. So there are many interesting festivals. The Torch FestivalThe Yi people celebrate this festival to remember a hero, who once drove away grasshoppers, an insect that does harm to crops, with fire. During the festival, families light sticks in houses and outside in fields to drive away bad luck. Other activities include horse races and bullfights (斗牛). The March Fair FestivalIt is an important festival for the Bai people to trade goods (货物) in March. In ancient times, businessmen from far and near came to the fair. Nowadays, there are huge crowds of people everywhere and they trade everything that one might expect to find. The Drying Clothes FestivalIt is one of the most important festivals for the Yao people. During the one-day festival, the Yao people dry their colorful clothes and shoes out of the windows. They get together at the square to show off their embroidery (刺绣) skills. The Sisters’ Meals FestivalIt’s a celebration of love and spring for the Miao people. Miao girls put on their finest| clothes and cook four-color rice together, which stands for the four seasons. Young men and women who are unmarried enjoy singing and dancing together. 1．Which should Jack attend if he wants to watch exciting competitions? A．The Torch Festival. B．The March Fair Festival. C．The Drying Clothes Festival. D．The Sisters’ Meals Festival. 2．Which ethnic minority celebrates the Drying Clothes Festival? A．The Yi people. B．The Bai people. C．The Yao people. D．The Miao people. 3．What do the March Fair Festival and the Sisters’ Meals Festival have in common? A．They are only for teenagers. B．They take place in spring. C．They help to develop trading. D．They’re celebrated to drive away bad luck. 4．In which part of a magazine can we find the text? A．Art. B．History. C．Culture. D．Story. 【答案】1．A 2．C 3．B 4．C 【导语】本文主要介绍了云南省的几个少数民族的节日的情况。 1．推理判断题。根据“The Torch Festival”中“Other activities include horse races and bullfights (斗牛).”可知，火把节会有赛马和斗牛活动；如果杰克想看激动人心的比赛，他应该参加火把节。故选A。 2．细节理解题。根据“The Drying Clothes Festival”中“It is one of the most important festivals for the Yao people.”可知，瑶族人民会过晒衣节。故选C。 3．细节理解题。根据“It is an important festival for the Bai people to trade goods (货物) in March.”可知，三月集市节在三月举行；根据“It’s a celebration of love and spring for the Miao people.”可知，苗族姊妹节在春季举行。由此可知两个节日都在春季举行。故选B。 4．推理判断题。通读全文可知，本文主要介绍了云南省的几个少数民族的节日的情况，本文可能出现在杂志的文化版面。故选C。 Passage 4 Interesting festivals in the worldThrowing tomatoes—Spain (西班牙) Spain takes “tomatoes fights” to a whole new level. But the tomatoes are being thrown, not eaten. The festival takes place in the last Wednesday in August. Trucks (卡车) carry tomatoes into the square. People rush to the tomatoes and throw them into the crowd.Rolling cheese—England This festival is celebrated in May. It takes place on Cooper’s Hill. A large wheel (盘) of cheese is rolled (滚动) down Cooper’s Hill. The festival is a race where people run down the hill after the rolling cheese. The first person to cross the finish line wins the cheese.Pouring water—Thailand The Songkran Festival is the celebration of the New Year in Thailand. Thailand celebrates the New Year from April 13th to 15th. Thai people run after each other, pouring water. Songkran is one of the most important reasons why foreigners travel to the beautiful land.Burning man—America The Burning Man Festival lasts a week in September. The festival takes place in the Black Rock Desert. The best part of the festival is the burning of a large sculpture (雕塑) of a man. 1．Where will you probably go to enjoy one of the festivals above in August? A．Spain. B．England. C．America. D．Thailand. 2．Which festival is held on a hill? A．Throwing tomatoes. B．Rolling cheese. C．Pouring water. D．Burning man. 3．Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? A．The tomatoes are thrown into the crowd to eat. B．Not all the festivals above fall on the single day. C．Burning a large real man is the best part of the festival. D．Songkran is the only reason for attracting lots of tourists. 4．What is the passage most probably taken from? A．A tour guide. B．A science report. C．A story book. D．A fashion magazine. 【答案】1．A 2．B 3．B 4．A 【导语】本文介绍了世界上一些有趣的节日——西班牙的西红柿节、英国的滚奶酪节、美国的火人节和泰国的宋干节。 1．细节理解题。根据“Throwing tomatoes—Spain (西班牙)...The festival takes place in the last Wednesday in August.”可知，人们可以在8月去西班牙过西红柿节。故选A。 2．细节理解题。根据“Rolling cheese—England...It takes place on Cooper’s Hill.”可知，英国的滚奶酪节在库珀山上举办。故选B。 3．细节理解题。根据“Pouring water—Thailand The Songkran Festival is the celebration of the New Year in Thailand. Thailand celebrates the New Year from April 13th to 15th.”以及“Burning man—America The Burning Man Festival lasts a week in September.”可知，文中提到的节日并不是都在一天之内举办，泰国的宋干节会持续三天，美国的火人节会持续一周。故选B。 4．推理判断题。根据“Interesting festivals in the world”，“Songkran is one of the most important reasons why foreigners travel to the beautiful land.”并通读全文可知，本文介绍了世界上一些有趣的节日，而这些节日也是吸引游客的理由，由此推知，这篇文章来自一本旅游指南。故选A。 Passage 5 As the second most important festival in China, the Mid-Autumn Festival is celebrated in many traditional ways. Here are some of the most popular traditional celebrations.Enjoying a good dinner with family. Chinese people think the round shape of the moon stands for the reunion of the family. The most common way to celebrate is to have dinner with the family on the evening of the Mid-Autumn Festival. The public holiday (usually 3 days) is mainly for Chinese people to have enough time to return home. Those people staying too far away from their parents’ homes usually get together with their relatives or friends.Eating mooncakes. Mooncakes are the must-eat food at the Mid-Autumn Festival. Most mooncakes are sweet. There are some mooncakes that have special flavors, for example, the salty mooncakes with meat. People eat mooncakes or give mooncakes to their relatives or friends as presents to express their love and best wishes.Admiring the moon. It’s said that the moon on the night of the Mid-Autumn Festival is the brightest and the most beautiful. Chinese people usually set a table outside their houses and sit together to admire the full moon. Parents with little kids often tell the story of Chang’e Flying to the Moon. As a game, kids try their best to find the shape of Chang’e on the moon.Making and enjoying lanterns. Lanterns are an important part of the Mid-Autumn Festival. People can make lanterns and hang them in trees and houses. They can also visit public lantern displays. Chinese people have connected lanterns with the festival since the Tang Dynasty. That’s probably because lanterns stand for good luck, light and reunion. 1．What’s Paragraph 2 mainly about? A．The importance of family. B．The tradition of reunion. C．The food shared with friends. D．The time for the public holiday. 2．What does the underlined word “flavors” mean in English? A．Materials. B．Tastes. C．Colors. D．Shapes. 3．Which celebration is NOT mentioned in the text? A． B． C． D． 4．What is the main purpose (目的) of the text? A．To introduce four traditional Chinese festivals. B．To explain the popularity of the Mid-Autumn Festival. C．To list four celebrations of the Mid-Autumn Festival. D．To ask people to value the time of staying with family. 5．What’s the best title for the text? A．How to Celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival B．When to Celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival C．Stories about the Mid-Autumn Festival D．Family Reunion on the Mid-Autumn Festival 【答案】1．B 2．B 3．D 4．C 5．A 【导语】本文主要介绍了中秋节的一些最受欢迎的传统庆祝活动。 1．段落大意题。根据第二段中的“Chinese people think the round shape of the moon stands for the reunion of the family.”并通读本段可知，本段主要介绍了团圆的传统。故选B。 2．词句猜测题。根据“the salty mooncakes with meat”可知，此处指月饼的口味，所以划线部分的含义是“口味”，B项符合。故选B。 3．细节理解题。根据“Eating mooncakes.”可知，A项提及；根据“Admiring the moon.”可知，C项提及；根据“Making and enjoying lanterns.”可知，B项提及。故选D。 4．主旨大意题。根据第一段中的“Here are some of the most popular traditional celebrations.”并通读全文可知，文章列出中秋节的四个庆祝活动。故选C。 35．最佳标题题。根据第一段中的“Here are some of the most popular traditional celebrations.”并通读全文可知，本文主要介绍了中秋节的一些最受欢迎的传统庆祝活动，所以A项符合。故选A。 话题3 自我变化 Passage 1 Harry and Annie lived a mile from town, but they walked there to school every day. It was a happy walk around the pond (水塘) on their way to school. In winter, when the ice was thick enough, they often went across the pond. But their mother did not like them to do this. She said, “If there’s no one with you, you mustn’t walk across the pond.” “Don’t go across the pond today, children,” she said, as she kissed them goodbye one morning. “It is beginning to thaw (融化).” “All right, mother,” said Harry, not very happy, for he liked running and sliding (滑行) on the ice very much. When they came to the pond, the ice looked hard and safe. “There,” Harry said to his sister, “let’s slide over it.” “But you promised mother,” said Annie. “No, I didn’t, I only said ‘All right’, and it is all right.” “I didn’t say anything, so I can do what I like,” said Annie. So they got on the ice and started to go across the pond. They had not gone far before the ice got broken, and suddenly they fell into the water. Luckily, a man who was at work near the pond heard the children’s cries. He rushed into the water and saved them successfully. They went home almost frozen and learned a lesson they would remember for a lifetime. 1．What did Harry and Annie often do on the pond in winter? A．They played with ice on it. B．They swam across it. C．They walked across it. D．They danced on it. 2．What can we know about the ice in the pond that day? A．It had all melted already. B．It was all very hard and safe. C．It was thick enough to drive on. D．It was dangerous to walk on. 3．What happened to Harry and Annie in the end? A．They asked their mother for help. B．They were saved by a man. C．They were frozen in the pond. D．They had a lesson at school. 【答案】1．C 2．D 3．B 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。主要讲述了两个孩子上学路上没有听从妈妈的叮嘱，而继续在结冰的池塘上滑行，结果发生意外的故事，幸亏获救，同时也一直铭记了这次教训。 1．细节理解题。根据“In winter, when the ice was thick enough, they often went across the pond.”可知，冬天当冰足够厚时，他们经常穿过池塘。因此，Harry和Annie在冬天经常在池塘上行走。故选C。 2．细节理解题。根据“It is beginning to thaw (融化).”及“They had not gone far before the ice got broken, and suddenly they fell into the water.”可知，他们还没走多远，冰就破了，他们突然掉进了水里。这说明那天池塘上的冰很危险，不能行走，因此选项D“走在上面很危险”是正确的。故选D。 3．细节理解题。根据“Luckily, a man who was at work near the pond heard the children’s cries. He rushed into the water and saved them successfully.”及“They went home almost frozen and learned a lesson they would remember for a lifetime.”可知，Harry和Annie最终被一位在附近工作的男人救了，并且他们几乎冻僵了，得到了一个终生难忘的教训。因此，B选项“他们被一个男人救了”是正确答案。故选B。 Passage 2 Life is full of surprises as long as you try your best in the face of challenges. I still remember my music teacher Ms. Smith, and her words “Be a true winner in your own heart” encourage me to improve myself in many ways. I used to be a shy boy and I was anxious about taking part in school activities. Once, to make the performance colorful, I was told to show Chinese kung fu. Though I have learned it since four years ago, I was still worried about it. After all, it was the first time for me to stand on stage (舞台) in front of so many teachers and students. At that moment, I worried that others would laugh at me if I couldn’t do it perfectly. As soon as I stepped on the stage, I found Ms. Smith in the crowds, smiling and nodding to me. I became brave and careful. Before the performance, I took a deep breath to relax myself. When the music was played, I imagined I was the best. Then I moved every step smoothly. Hearing the cheers and applause (掌声) from the teachers and students, I knew I made it. When I finished my show, I ran towards Ms. Smith and gave her a big hug. It was Ms. Smith that made me realize how strong I could be. The valuable experience did give me a great lesson. It encouraged me to keep challenging myself to be a better man. 1．What did Ms. Smith teach? A．Art. B．Music. C．Chinese. D．History. 2．How long has the writer learned Chinese kung fu? A．For six years. B．For four years. C．For two years. D．For eight years. 3．What does the underlined word “anxious” most probably mean? A．Tired. B．Angry. C．Nervous. D．Interested. 【答案】1．B 2．B 3．C 【导语】本文主要讲述了一个害羞的男孩，在音乐老师史密斯女士的鼓励下，克服内心紧张，勇敢地在全校师生面前表演中国功夫并获得成功的经历。 1．细节理解题。根据“my music teacher Ms. Smith”可知，史密斯老师是教音乐的。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据“I have learned it since four years ago”可知，作者学习中国功夫有四年了。故选B。 3．词句猜测题。根据“I used to be a shy boy and I was anxious about taking part in school activities.”可知，作者曾经是一个害羞的男孩，因此推测他参加校园活动会感到紧张，Nervous“紧张的”符合词义。故选C。 Passage 3 As a child, you must often hear this question: What do you want to be when you grow up? When I was your age, I was often asked this question. Unlike my classmates, I would stay silent instead of answering with a smile. My teachers were worried. “Don’t you have a dream job?” they would ask. “You should really think about it.” But in fact, I had lots of dream jobs. I just didn’t know how to organize my thoughts to answer that question. I always dreamed of becoming a radio broadcaster (播音员) because I thought I had a sweet voice. I imagined how proud I would be when I broadcast news at the radio station. As I grew older, I learned more about myself and different jobs. My dream of becoming an English teacher appeared. It led me to study English in college. I practiced grading papers (判卷). I created a test for myself, took it and graded it. During my second year, I realized I wasn’t good at public speaking. But a teacher has to talk to a lot of people, so I gave up that dream. As you know, now I’m working as an editor (编辑) for a newspaper. My work and teachers’ work have something in common. If you also have a million dreams and aren’t sure of your future, don’t worry. As you grow up, you’ll learn more about yourself and the world. Just keep your dreams alive and move forward with confidence. 1．Why didn’t the writer answer the question at the beginning? A．He was too shy. B．He didn’t have great dreams. C．He didn’t know how to express it. D．He was afraid of making mistakes. 2．How many jobs appear in the text? A．2. B．3. C．4. D．5. 3．What made the writer choose English in college? A．His sweet voice. B．His love for grading papers. C．His ability of public speaking. D．His dream of becoming an English teacher. 4．What is the writer’s purpose? A．To show us his excellent jobs. B．To tell us to work hard for dreams. C．To wish us to keep troubles away. D．To encourage us to keep our dreams alive. 【答案】1．C 2．B 3．D 4．D 【导语】本文讲述了作者在成长过程中对梦想认识的变化，并通过自身经历鼓励读者保持梦想并不断前行。 1．细节理解题。根据“I just didn’t know how to organize my thoughts to answer that question.”可知，作者没有回答是因为他不知道如何表达自己的想法，故选C。 2．细节理解题。根据文中提到的三个职业“radio broadcaster”, “English teacher”和“editor”可知，文中出现了三个职业，故选B。 3．细节理解题。根据“My dream of becoming an English teacher appeared. It led me to study English in college.”可知，作者因为梦想成为一名英语老师而选择了在大学学习英语，故选D。 4．主旨大意题。根据“As you grow up, you’ll learn more about yourself and the world. Just keep your dreams alive and move forward with confidence.”可知，文章的目的是鼓励我们要坚持梦想，故选D。 Passage 4 I am a student from No. 2 Middle School. This summer, I went on a study trip to Singapore. I learned a lot from it. During the trip, I visited many places. The one I liked best was the national university of Singapore. It was very beautiful. It has a large green grassland and a great artistic vibe (艺术氛围). Most importantly, I improved myself there. A main task for our study trip was to talk to local people and write a short story about it. I still remember the first time our teacher took us to interview someone on the streets. At that time, I didn’t know who to interview or how to interview. When I find someone happy to accept my interview. I still felt scared and didn’t know how to begin. The interviewee sometimes made me feel nervous. But after several tries, I got better at it. Finally, I asked my questions in English after some careful thinking. And my written story turned out to be a good one. I think this was the biggest improvement I made on this trip. I still miss my trip to Singapore very much. The small experiences I had there build up my courage and confidence. This was the most important part for me. 1．Why did the writer go to Singapore? A．Had a study trip. B．Went to college. C．Visited a university. D．Improved her art. 2．What was their main task? A．Telling stories to the locals. B．Listening to the locals tell stories. C．Traveling and relaxing. D．Talking to the locals and write a story. 3．Which has the same meaning as “But after several tries, I got better at it.”? A．Try your best and you will succeed. B．A good book is a good university. C．Actions speak louder than words. D．Confidence is the first step to success. 4．What does the passage mainly talk about? A．A student learned knowledge on a study trip. B．A student built confidence on a study trip. C．How to write the story about local people. D．The national university of Singapore is best. 【答案】1．A 2．D 3．A 4．B 【导语】本文介绍了作者暑假赴新加坡研学的经历，作者收获颇丰，尤其是勇气和自信得到提升。 1．细节理解题。根据“This summer, I went on a study trip to Singapore.”可知，作者是去参加学习之旅的。故选A。 2．细节理解题。根据“A main task for our study trip was to talk to local people and write a short story about it.”可知，主要任务是与当地人交流并写一个故事。故选D。 3．推理判断题。根据“But after several tries, I got better at it.”可知，此处是说“作者通过多次尝试，做得更好了”，选项A“尽你最大的努力，你就会成功。”与之意思相同。故选A。 4．主旨大意题。根据“The small experiences I had there build up my courage and confidence. This was the most important part for me.”可知，本文主要讲述一个学生在学习之旅中建立了自信。故选B。 Passage 5 Tom was a lazy boy. He hated going to school, studying and doing homework. One day, when Gluebeard, the famous captain (船长), came to town in search of young sailors (水手). Tom made sure he was the first in line. On Gluebeard’s ship, every minute of every day was spent looking for treasure and if anyone was found reading or studying, they would be locked in a small room full of mice. And so Tom began his life as a treasure-hunting sailor, but it wasn’t easy. They hardly had enough money to buy food and clothes. One day, someone on the ship stole the only food Tom had left. Two days later, Tom was so hungry that he secretly went to the room full of mice to find one and eat it. But when he entered, he couldn’t find a single mouse. He did find a secret room, one that was full of...books! Suddenly he heard some voices and he hid away to listen... Tom was very angry. He heard Glueheard laugh at how stupid the sailors were, how easy it was to cheat them, and how stupid and poor they would always be after leaving their studies behind. From that day on, Tom waited every night until everyone was asleep. Then he visited the room full of hooks where he spent his time studying all kinds of books. Soon he found that learning about so many things gave him better ideas. After a few years, he left Gluebeard ‘s ship, used the money he made to buy his own boat and found his own sailors. Unlike Gluebeard, however, he only chose people who studied. And instead of cheating them, he encouraged them to search for treasure with him. With so many clever peoples, ________. 1．Tom was able to become a sailor on Glueb eard’s ship mainly because ________. A．he was lazy B．he was young C．he didn’t like studying D．he was the best 2．What did Tom first walk into the small room for? A．To hide away. B．To read a book. C．To catch a mouse. D．To find the secret room. 3．Why didn’t Gluebeard allow his sailors to read or study? A．Because he thought it was no use reading books. B．Because there weren’t enough books on the ship. C．Because he could cheat his sailors easily in this way. D．Because he wanted his sailors to spend all their time working. 4．Which of the following can be put into ________. A．they did not need a captain B．the sailors were not easy to be led C．they found new treasure much faster D．they decided to start other businesses 5．What does the story mainly tell us? A．Better late than never. B．Knowledge is power. C．Travel opens the mind. D．Every coin has two sides. 【答案】1．C 2．C 3．C 4．C 5．B 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。主要讲述了一个懒惰的男孩Tom在成为船员后，通过秘密学习书本知识，最终变得聪明并成功成为一名船长的故事。 1．推理判断题。根据“Tom was a lazy boy. He hated going to school, studying and doing homework.”以及“He heard Glueheard laugh at how stupid the sailors were, how easy it was to cheat them, and how stupid and poor they would always be after leaving their studies behind.”可知，Tom之所以能成为Gluebeard船上的水手，主要是因为他不喜欢学习。故选C。 2．细节理解题。根据“Two days later, Tom was so hungry that he secretly went to the room full of mice to find one and eat it.”可知，Tom第一次走进小房间是为了抓老鼠吃。故选C。 3．推理判断题。根据“He heard Glueheard laugh at how stupid the sailors were, how easy it was to cheat them, and how stupid and poor they would always be after leaving their studies behind.”可知，Gluebeard不允许船员读书或学习是因为这样他可以更容易地欺骗他们。故选C。 4．推理判断题。根据文“And instead of fooling them, he encouraged them to search for treasure with him. With so many clever people”可知，Tom鼓励曾经学习过的船员们一起寻找宝藏，这样一来，聪明的船员们能更快地找到新的宝藏。C项“他们发现新宝藏的速度要快得多”符合语境故选C。 5．主旨大意题。故事主要讲述了Tom从不喜欢学习到通过学习变得聪明并最终成功的故事，说明了知识就是力量。故选B。 话题4 科学技术 Passage 1 Kindle, Nook or iPad? How should we choose the right e-book reader? Kindle Price: about $139 Weight: 289g Apple iPad Price: about $499 Weight: 780g Page size: 6 inches (英寸) (e-ink screen) There can be over 390,000 books to choose from it. You can also read international newspapers and magazines. Page size: 9.7 inches (full-color touch LCD screen) It can work as a tablet computer (平板电脑) as well as an e-book reader. Many young people use it to watch videos. Nook Price: about $148 Weight: 196g NookColor Price: about $249 Weight: 448g Page size: 6 inches (e-ink screen) It is similar to Kindle in function (功能). The e-ink screen is much better for eyes than the traditional screen. Page size: 7 inches (full-color touch LCD screen) It not only offers books, magazines and newspapers, but it can also be used as a video player. 1．Which can we use to read books and watch videos? A．Kindle and iPad. B．NookColor and iPad. C．Nook and Kindle. D．Nook and iPad. 2．If you and your brother want to buy a Nook and a Kindle, how much should you pay? A．$287. B．$388. C．$397. D．$647. 3．What can we learn from the passage? A．We can’t read any magazines on Kindle. B．Apple iPad has the largest screen of all. C．Nook can be used as a tablet computer. D．Full-color touch LCD screen is better for eyes. 4．What is the writer trying to do in the text? A．Introduce how to choose a right e-book reader. B．Advise people to buy an e-book reader. C．Describe the importance of an e-book reader. D．Show how to use the e-book reader. 【答案】1．B 2．A 3．B 4．A 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍四个电子读本的价格、重量、页面大小及其功能。 1．细节理解题。根据NookColo一栏“It not only offers books, magazines and newspapers, but it can also be used as a video player.”和iPad一栏“It can work as a tablet computer as well as an e-book reader. Many young people use it to watch videos.”可知，只有NookColor和iPad能同时用来读书和观看视频，其他选择不具备此功能。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据Nook一栏“Price: about $148”和Kindle一栏“Price: about $139”可知，Nook的价格为$148，Kindle的价格为$139，因此两者总和为$287。故选A。 3．细节理解题。根据Kindle一栏“Page size: 6 inches (英寸) (e-ink screen)”、iPad一栏“Page size: 9.7 inches (full-color touch LCD screen)”、Nook一栏“Page size: 6 inches (e-ink screen)”和NookColor一栏“Page size: 7 inches (full-color touch LCD screen)”可知，iPad的屏幕是9.7英寸（全彩触摸屏LCD屏幕），它是所有设备中最大的。故选B。 4．推理判断题。通读整篇文章可知，是在比较不同的电子书阅读器的功能和价格，帮助读者选择合适的阅读器，所以，选项A“介绍如何选择合适的电子书阅读器。”符合题意。故选A。 Passage 2 Schools in China are studying how they can put VR (virtual reality虚拟现实) lessons into their classroom experience. One such lesson uses VR to teach children fire safety. Instead of pens and paper, students wear VR headsets in the classroom. They are put into a virtual environment where a fire has broken out. They must find their way out and escape carefully. At the VR medical school under Sichuan University, a virtual system allows medical students to examine human body in different ways. They can even separate organs for closer examination. Students can practice their operation skills without a real body. Simon Leung, vice-chairman of a VR company, said the company has developed VR classrooms and computers that send students to a 360-degree digital world. Moreover, the VR headsets can tell whether children are focused on the task at hand, Leung said. Chinese parents, however, have a different opinion on VR lessons. They are suspicious of VR because they are unsure if the technology will have any bad effects. They are worried about their children’s eyesight, too. Besides, VR equipment comes at a price. A top VR headset and computer could cost up to 10,000 yuan (1,475 U.S. dollars). “We need to do more to lower the cost and improve the user’s experience,” said Huang Ronghuai, professor at the Smart Learning Institute under Beijing Normal University. “But we are sure that we will change the model of education in the future.” 1．The VR medical school allows students to ________. A．learn fire safety quickly B．play games in a virtual environment C．study harder than before D．practice skills without a real body 2．The underlined word “suspicious” in Paragraph 4 means ________. A．高兴的 B．怀疑的 C．自信的 D．赞同的 3．We can learn from the last paragraph that ________. A．the VR equipment is expensive B．the VR education system is perfect now C．VR has already changed the model of education D．VR will make students study at home in the future 4．What’s the writer’s purpose of writing the passage? A．To tell people how to build VR schools. B．To teach people how to use VR headsets. C．To encourage more and more people to buy VR headsets. D．To show the development of VR technology in education. 【答案】1．D 2．B 3．A 4．D 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了虚拟现实（VR）技术在教育领域的应用，包括VR课堂、VR医学院的实践，以及家长对VR课程的看法和VR设备存在的问题，展示了VR技术在教育中的发展情况。 1．细节理解题。根据第二段“At the VR medical school under Sichuan University, a virtual system allows medical students to examine human body in different ways. They can even separate organs for closer examination. Students can practice their operation skills without a real body.”可知，在四川大学的虚拟现实医学院，一个虚拟系统允许医学生以不同的方式检查人体，他们甚至可以分离器官进行更仔细的检查，学生们可以在没有真实身体的情况下练习他们的操作技能。因此，VR医学院允许学生在没有真实身体的情况下练习技能。故选D。 2．词句猜测题。根据第四段“They are suspicious of VR because they are unsure if the technology will have any bad effects. They are worried about their children’s eyesight, too.”可知，中国家长对VR持怀疑态度，因为他们不确定这项技术是否会产生任何不良影响，他们也担心孩子的视力。结合选项可知，suspicious意为“怀疑的”。故选B。 3．细节理解题。根据最后一段中“Besides, VR equipment comes at a price. A top VR headset and computer could cost up to 10,000 yuan (1,475 U.S. dollars).”可知，VR设备价格昂贵，一套顶级的VR头盔和电脑可能要花费高达10000元（1475美元）。因此，我们可以从最后一段了解到VR设备很昂贵。故选A。 4．主旨大意题。通读全文，结合第一段中“Schools in China are studying how they can put VR (virtual reality虚拟现实) lessons into their classroom experience.”可知，文章主要介绍了中国学校正在研究如何将虚拟现实（VR）课程融入课堂体验，以及VR技术在教育领域的应用和家长对VR课程的看法，展示了VR技术在教育中的发展情况。因此，作者写这篇文章的目的是展示VR技术在教育中的发展。故选D。 Passage 3 Students attend a science lesson given by astronauts on board China’s Tiangong space station on Wednesday, March 23, 2022. Zhai Zhigang, Wang Yaping and Ye Guangfu, the members of the Shenzhou XIII, which was launched (发射) on October 16, appear on television screens watched by millions of students across China. During the 41-minute lesson, the astronauts did four experiments to show physical phenomena(现象) only possible in a weightless environment, such as “liquid crystallization” and “a water bridge”. In one experiment, Wang used a toy of Bing Dwen Dwen, the mascot of the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympic Games, to show how objects fly in Tiangong. They invited the young viewers to do similar experiments to see the differences between space and land environments. Before closing the lesson, the astronauts answered questions from students. The questions covered the life and work in space, such as how to take care of the skin and whether hot water was available. Wednesday’s event marked the third time Wang had taken part in a space lesson. In June 2013, she gave the nation’s first space lesson to over 60 million Chinese students in Shenzhou X. It made China the second country, following the United States, to have given a lesson to schoolchildren from space. In early December, Wang gave the country’s second space lesson from the Tiangong station. The astronauts showed viewers how they lived and worked inside the space station. “These science lessons can encourage students to explore the world of science and technology.” Shi Yi, a physics teacher, said after today’s activity, “Encouraged by China’s spaceflight achievements, my school has built a space science laboratory and the teachers give lessons about space exploration.” 1．On March 23, 2022, the astronauts finished these tasks EXCEPT ________. A．answering the questions from students B．inviting the students to do experiments C．doing an experiment about “a water bridge” D．showing how they lived inside the space station 2．When did Wang Yaping give the second lecture in space? A．In June 2013. B．In October 2021. C．In December 2021. D．In March 2022. 3．Which one of the statements below is an opinion? A．The astronauts did four experiments during the lesson. B．Over 60 million students across China attended the lesson. C．China is the second country to have given a lesson in space. D．The three science lessons given by astronauts are rather meaningful. 4．What’s the best title for the passage? A．Astronauts Give Lessons in Space. B．China Launched Shenzhou XIII. C．The Exploration of Outer Space. D．The Development of Tiangong Space Station. 5．What kind of writing is the passage? A．A science novel. B．A news report. C．A fairy tale. D．An interview. 【答案】1．D 2．C 3．D 4．A 5．B 【导语】本文主要介绍了中国天宫空间站宇航员给学生上的一次在线课程，宇航员进行了四项实验来给学生展示宇宙飞船中的物理现象。 1．细节理解题。根据“During the 41-minute lesson...such as “liquid crystallization” and “a water bridge”.”，“They invited the young viewers to do similar experiments to see the differences between space and land environments.”和“Before closing the lesson, the astronauts answered questions from students.”可知，在2022年3月23日，宇航员做了水桥实验，回答了学生的提问和邀请学生做实验，没做的是展示他们如何在空间站里生活。故选D。 2．推理判断题。根据“March 23, 2022”和“In early December, Wang gave the country’s second space lesson from the Tiangong station.”可知，在2021年12月，王亚平在太空做了第二场讲座，故选C。 3．推理判断题。分析四个选项可知，ABC三项都在陈述客观事实，选项D“宇航员做的三个科学实验是有意义的”是观点而非事实，故选D。 4．最佳标题题。本文主要介绍了中国天宫空间站宇航员给学生上的一次在线课程，宇航员进行了四项实验来给学生展示宇宙飞船中的物理现象。故选A“宇航员在太空上课”符合主题，故选A。 5．推理判断题。本文介绍中国天宫空间站宇航员给学生上的一次在线课程，宇航员进行了四项实验来给学生展示宇宙飞船中的物理现象。推测可能在新闻报道上看到这篇文章，故选B。 Passage 4 Look at this robot in the picture. What do you think it is for? Scientists in China have developed the special robot to help visually impaired people (视障人士). It has six legs and can act as a “guide dog” for people who can’t see. In China, there are over 17 million visually impaired people, but there are only about 400 real guide dogs to help them. It is very hard and expensive to train guide dogs, so most visually impaired people don’t have one. The new robot can help solve the problem. It can do many things. For example, it can know what the person is saying and act quickly; it can avoid obstacles (障碍物) and find the right way to go. What’s more, the robot can be used as a helper in the home and call for help if needed. To make the robot work well, the scientists gave it many senses (感觉). It can see, hear, speak and feel. In this way, the robot can know what the person wants to do and work together with him. The robot’s six legs also make it more stable (稳定的) than other robot with just four legs. Li Fei, a visually impaired woman, tried out the robot during a test. She said that when guided her, she could walk straighter than she did on her own. The developers have already got orders for 20 of the robots. Soon they could help many visually impaired people in China. 1．How many legs does the robot have? A．3. B．4. C．5. D．6. 2．Why don’t some visually impaired people buy real guide dogs? A．Because there aren’t guide dogs in China. B．Because guide dogs are too expensive. C．Because training guide dogs is too boring. D．Because visually impaired people don’t work. 3．What can we know about the robot? A．It can cook for visually impaired people. B．It can’t avoid obstacles in time. C．It can’t talk with visually impaired people. D．It can understand what the person is saying. 4．What does the underlined word “developers” mean in Paragraph 6? A．Inventors. B．Speakers. C．Pioneers. D．Postmen. 5．What is the best title for the text? A．A Club to Help Disabled People B．A Robot for Visually Impaired People C．An Idea to Improve Your Life D．A Problem to Be Solved Easily 【答案】1．D 2．B 3．D 4．A 5．B 【导语】本文主要介绍了中国科学家开发了一种特殊的机器人来帮助视障人士。 1．细节理解题。根据“It has six legs”可知，机器人有六条腿，故选D。 2．细节理解题。根据“It is very hard and expensive to train guide dogs, so most visually impaired people don’t have one.”可知，训练导盲犬既困难又昂贵，所以大多数视障人士都没有导盲犬。故选B。 3．细节理解题。根据“it can know what the person is saying and act quickly”可知，它可以知道人在说什么，并迅速采取行动。故选D。 4．词句猜测题。根据“The developers have already got orders for 20 of the robots.”可知，……已经收到了20台这种机器人的订单，由此推知，应该是机器人开发者，故选A。 5．最佳标题题。本文主要介绍了中国科学家开发了一种特殊的机器人来帮助视障人士，选项B“为视障人士设计的机器人”符合主题，故选B。 Passage 5 Thomas Edison lit up the world with his invention of the electric light. Without him, the world might still be a dark place at night. However, the electric light was not his only invention. He also invented the phonograph (留声机), the motion picture camera, and over 1, 200 other things. About every two weeks he created something new. Thomas Edison was born in Milan, Ohio, on February 11, 1847. His family moved to Port Huron, Michigan, when he was seven years old. There he attended school for a few months and was instead taught by his mother at home. In fact, he was mostly self-educated. He started experimenting (做实验) at a young age with electrical things at home. When he was 12 years old, he got his first job. He became a newsboy on a train. In his spare time, he still continued his experiments. Unfortunately, his first work experience did not end well. He lost the job when he accidentally set fire to the floor. Thomas Edison then worked for five years as a telegraph operator: but he continued to spend much of his time on the experiments. He got his first patent (专利) in 1868 for a vote recorder run by electricity. Thomas Edison died at the age of 84. He left a lot of inventions that greatly improved the quality of people’ s life all over the world. 1．What was not invented by Thomas Edison? A．The electric light. B．The telephone. C．The phonograph. D．The motion picture camera. 2．What can we learn from the underlined sentence in Paragraph 1? A．Edison had a lonely childhood. B．Edison’s inventions were very popular. C．Edison was a highly creative inventor. D．Edison was interested in doing experiments. 3．Which is the right order of Thomas Edison’s experiences? ①Edison got his first job. ②Edison left school. ③Edison’s family moved to Michigan. ④Edison had his first patent. A．③②①④ B．②④③① C．②①③④ D．③①④② 4．Why did Edison lose his first job? A．Because his boss didn’t like him. B．Because he was too tired to work. C．Because he had no time to do experiments. D．Because he set fire to the floor of the train. 5．What does the passage mainly tell us? A．Thomas Edison’s early life. B．Thomas Edison’s school life. C．A general introduction to Thomas Edison. D．Some wonderful inventions by Thomas Edison. 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．A 4．D 5．C 【导语】本文主要介绍了托马斯·爱迪生的生平事迹。 1．细节理解题。根据“However, the electric light was not his only invention. He also invented the phonograph (留声机), the motion picture camera, and over 1, 200 other things.”可知，电灯、留声机、电影摄影机都由爱迪生发明，电话不是他发明的。故选B。 2．推理判断题。根据“About every two weeks he created something new.”可知，爱迪生富有创造力，很频繁地发明新东西，所以他是一位极具创造力的发明家。故选C。 3．细节理解题。根据“His family moved to Port Huron, Michigan, when he was seven years old.”；“There he attended school for a few months and was instead taught by his mother at home.”；“When he was 12 years old, he got his first job.”和“He got his first patent(专利)in 1868 for a vote recorder run by electricity.”可知，爱迪生的家庭先搬到密歇根，然后他离开学校，接着获得工作，再后是获得专利。正确顺序为③②①④。故选A。 4．细节理解题。根据“He lost the job when he accidentally set fire to the floor.”可知，爱迪生因为“不小心放火烧了地板”而失去工作。故选D。 5．主旨大意题。文章主要介绍了爱迪生的生平和他的多项重要发明，故选C。 话题5 谈论规则 Passage 1 We’re not allowed to go near any of the boys. The boys sit on one side of the classroom and the girls on the other. Becca,11 At my school, we all have to walk on the left and if we break the rule, we will lose our break time for a week. Katie,10 At my school, if you are in the 8th grade, you’re not allowed to write in pencil. You have to write in pen. If you make a mistake, you have to use a ruler to put a straight line through it. Helen,13 We’re not allowed to take food outside the dining hall, even a small bag of chips. Sarah,14 We can only write in black. Alison,12 Are there any unusual rules in your school? 1．What can’t Becca do at her school? A．Play at break time. B．Sit near a boy. C．Bring bags of chips. D．Eat in the classroom. 2．What can we learn from the passage? A．Alison can write in black. B．Helen should write in a straight line. C．Katie has to walk on the right at her school. D．Sarah can take food away from the dining hall. 3．Where can you probably find this passage? A．In a dictionary. B．In a visitor guide. C．On a website. D．In a storybook. 【答案】1．B 2．A 3．C 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。讲述了5个不同学生关于了学校里的一些不寻常的规章制度的回答。 1．细节理解题。根据“We’re not allowed to go near any of the boys. The boys sit on one side of the classroom and the girls on the other.”可知Becca不能坐在男孩子旁边。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据“We can only write in black.”可知Alison只能用黑色书写。故选A。 3．推理判断题。本文通过5个不同英国学生的回答，介绍了学校里的一些不寻常的规章制度，结合选项可知，有可能在网站上看到。故选C。 Passage 2 Student A I come from a boarding school. There is one rule that I can’t stand. Boarding students can only go home once a month. I think it is unfair. None of us like this rule. We are just 15 years old. Sometimes we need our parents and the warmth of home. But with this rule, we are not free at all. I think it should be changed. Student B I want to cut down one of our school rules—the limit (限制) on how long our hair can be. It says that the ends of our hair cannot touch our collar (领子). This rule is supposed to help us focus on (关注) studying. But it makes us pay more attention to our hair instead. Student C In my school, there are three elevators(电梯) in our teaching building. But only teachers and students on the eighth floor and above can take them. So every morning, students on the lower floors must climb six or seven flights of stairs while carrying heavy schoolbags. It’s not easy. It makes me feel really tired. I want to get rid of this rule. 1．What does Student A think of the school rule? A．It is simple. B．It is unfair. C．It is clear. D．It is crazy. 2．What rule does Student B focus on? A．The rule about hair. B．The rule about clothes. C．The rule about elevators. D．The rule about exercise. 3．What are the students talking about? A．School clubs. B．School courses. C．School rules. D．Family life. 【答案】1．B 2．A 3．C 【导语】本文主要讲述了三位学生对他们学校不同规定的不满。 1．细节理解题。根据Student A提到的“We are just 15 years old. Sometimes we need our parents and the warmth of home. But with this rule, we are not free at all. I think it should be changed.”可以看出，她认为这个规则是不公平的。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据Student B提到的“I want to cut down one of our school rules—the limit (限制) on how long our hair can be.”可知，她关注的规则是关于头发的长度限制。故选A。 3．主旨大意题。三位学生均在谈论他们学校中的规则，其中一个关于回家的频率，一个关于头发长度，一个关于电梯使用。所以他们讨论的是学校的规则。故选C。 Passage 3 If you find your room in a mess when you look around your room, you’re sure not to be alone. Cleaning and organizing aren’t the things most people want to do in their spare time, but in fact they aren’t that hard to keep up with, and they can even be fun once you get into a habit! In this article, we’ll help you form your own habit so you can keep your room, locker, and any other spaces you use neat and organized all the time. Making ▲ Choose a day where you can sit down and plan for the week ahead. A good time to do this would be Sunday night. Most people don’t have anything to do on Sunday nights, unless you have other activities. If so, maybe Saturday night will work. You need to get to know your plan, or else things will get difficult. Organizing ossessions Create a place for everything. Being organized starts with knowing where things should go — this comes in handy during clean-up and helps you keep order along the way, so that big clean-ups become less necessary. School life Do your homework every night. Stay on top of your studies, and try hard to succeed. Personal factors Learn to do your laundry. While it may be easier to depend on your parents to keep your clothes clean most of the time, it’s even better to learn early on how to do housework. 1．Which word is the most suitable for ▲ . A．plans B．notes C．videos D．cards 2．The passage is most probably written for ________. A．teachers B．visitors C．students D．parents 3．The passage is mainly about ________. A．how to make plans B．how to organize things C．how to be successful D．how to form a good habit 【答案】1．A 2．C 3．D 【导语】本文主要介绍了怎样养成整理房间的习惯和怎样规划时间的方法。 1．细节理解题。根据“Choose a day where you can sit down and plan for the week ahead.”可知，此处是在说做计划。故选A。 2．推理判断题。根据“Do your homework every night. Stay on top of your studies, and try hard to succeed.”可推知，应该是写给学生的。故选C。 3．主旨大意题。根据“In this article, we’ll help you form your own habit so you can keep your room, locker, and any other spaces you use neat and organized all the time.”可知，文章是教我们怎样形成好的习惯。故选D。 Passage 4 It is important to learn how to protect our environment. Here is a 5R rule for us. Reduce: If you want to reduce the waste, you should use things wisely. A large number of trees are cut down to make paper. If everyone uses paper wastefully, soon we would not have any trees left. So it is necessary to reduce the waste. Reuse: You should always think of reusing the able things before throwing them away. For example, we should buy reusable forks and knives instead of ones we throw away. Bring cups to the coffee shop and cloth bags to the store. Give your clothes you do not use or the ones which are too small to the poor. In a family, you may pass on such clothes to younger brothers or sisters. Recycle: Recycling uses less energy and fewer resources (资源 ). Bottles, cans (罐子) and paper cups can be easily recycled. They can be remade into the same thing or new things. Recover: When you buy a box of apples, there may be a few rotten (腐烂的) ones, you have two choices: one is to throw the whole apple away, or you could cut off the rotten parts and eat the good parts. In this way, you are recovering the eatable parts of food. Repair: If one of the legs of your table is broken, you can repair it. If you want to change for better ones, it is better for you to sell the old things or give them to other people who can use them after repairing them. Learn the rules to protect our environment. Let’s try our best to make the earth cleaner and more beautiful. 1．The writer explains the “Reduce” rule by ________. A．telling a story B．asking a question C．giving an example D．comparing things 2．The “Recover” rule advises us to ________. A．use the old things again B．get back the useful parts C．throw the whole things away D．sell broken things for better ones 3．Your clothes are too small for you to wear and you give them to your brothers. You ________. A．reduce them B．reuse them C．recycle them D．recover them 【答案】1．C 2．B 3．B 【导语】本文主要介绍了环境5R规则。 1．细节理解题。根据“If you want to reduce the waste, you should use things wisely. A large number of trees are cut down to make paper.”可知此处是通过一个例子介绍了“减少”规则。故选C。 2．细节理解题。根据“you could cut off the rotten parts and eat the good parts. In this way, you are recovering the eatable parts of food.”可知这个规则建议可以把腐烂的部分切掉，把好的部分吃掉，即把有用的部分拿回来。故选B。 3．细节理解题。根据“Give your clothes you do not use or the ones which are too small to the poor. In a family, you may pass on such clothes to younger brothers or sisters.”可知把自己小的衣服传给弟弟或妹妹，这是遵循“重复使用”这个规则。故选B。 Passage 5 Sunshine School Library Guide We will offer you some information about the school library. You can use this guide to help your kids use our library. Service hours: 3:00 p.m.—5:30 p.m. on school days 8:30 a.m.—11:00 a.m. on weekends On school days, your kids may borrow or return books during opening hours only when their classroom teacher allows them to.  At the weekend, our library is open to both you and your kids. Borrowing: Each student can borrow one or two books at a time. More books can be borrowed only for class reading activities and school research. Returning: Books borrowed from the library can be kept for 15 school days. The books must be returned on time, or the kid can’t borrow other books anymore. Damaged(损坏的) or lost books: When a book is returned in a damaged condition, the kid will have to pay three dollars for the damage. Full price must be paid if a book is lost. We encourage students to carry their library books in plastic bags to protect them from rainy weather. Want to know more information? Please call us at 3362-1323 right now. 1．When can a kid borrow books in the library? A．At 8:30 on Monday morning. B．At 2:30 on Thursday afternoon. C．At 10:30 on Saturday morning. D．At 5:30 on Sunday afternoon. 2．How long can a kid keep the library books after borrowing them? A．For a week. B．For less than two weeks. C．For just two weeks. D．For over two weeks. 3．What will happen if a borrower has lost the library book? A．He’ll only pay $3. B．He won’t be able to borrow books. C．He’ll have to pay full price of the book. D．He’ll need to return the same copy. 4．What can we know from the text? A．Parents aren’t allowed to borrow books from the library. B．The library is open for two and a half hours every day. C．Even if a kid doesn’t return the borrowed books on time, he can borrow more. D．Anyone who will borrow books from the library has to carry a plastic bag. 【答案】1．C 2．D 3．C 4．B 【导语】本文是一篇应用文。学校图书馆的指南公告了服务时间，借书和还书的规定、损坏和丢失书籍的制度等。 1．细节理解题。根据Service hours: “3:00 p.m.—5:30 p.m. on school days；8:30 a.m.—11:00 a.m. on weekends”可知，上学日下午3点到5点半，周末上午8点半到11点可以借书。C选项At 10:30 on Saturday morning.“星期六上午10点半”可以借书。故选C。 2．细节理解题。根据Returning: “Books borrowed from the library can be kept for 15 school days.”可知，可以保留15天，即两个多星期。故选D。 3．细节理解题。根据“Full price must be paid if a book is lost.”可知，书丢了，必须全价赔偿。故选C。 4．细节理解题。根据Service hours: “3:00 p.m.—5:30 p.m. on school days；8:30 a.m.—11:00 a.m. on weekends”可知，上学日每天开放2个半小时，周末每天也开放2个半小时。故选B。 话题6 习俗礼仪 Passage 1 Wait to be seated by the host. The host will say “buen provecho” (meaning “enjoy” or “have a good meal”) as an invitation to start eating. COLOMBIANS DO NOT SWITCH (交换) KNIVES AND FORKS WHILE EATING WHEN NOT HOLDING UTENSILS (用具) , YOUR HANDS SHOULD BE ABOVE THE TABLE The knife remains in the right hand, and the fork remains in the left. When you are finished, place your knife and fork horizontally (水平地) across the plate. Do not keep them on your lap (大腿); instead, rest your wrists (手腕) on top of the table. But do not put your elbows (肘) on the table. At the table, pass all dishes to your left. It is considered polite to leave a small amount of food on your plate when you have finished eating. Do not use a toothpick at the table. 1．Where should the knife be while you are eating in Colombia? A．On the table. B．On the plate. C．In your right hand. D．In your left hand. 2．What is considered polite in Colombia? A．Put your elbows on the table. B．Using a toothpick at the table. C．Passing all the dishes to your right. D．Leaving a little food on the plate after finishing eating. 3．What is the poster mainly about? A．Table manners in Colombia. B．Travel tips in Colombia. C．Special food in Colombia. D．Things used in Colombian dinner. 【答案】1．C 2．D 3．A 【导语】本文主要通过海报的形式介绍了哥伦比亚的餐桌礼仪。 1．细节理解题。根据“The knife remains in the right hand, and the fork remains in the left.”可知右手拿刀，故选C。 2．细节理解题。根据“It is considered polite to leave a small amount of food on your plate when you have finished eating.”可知吃完饭后在盘子里留下一点食物被认为是有礼貌的，故选D。 3．主旨大意题。通读全文可知，文章主要介绍了哥伦比亚的餐桌礼仪，故选A。 Passage 2 Eric, a French exchange student, went to a middle school in Shanghai to learn about Chinese culture and make new friends. One cool autumn morning, Eric met his new roommate, Wei Ning, a Chinese student. Excited to make a good first impression (印象), Eric held out his arms to give Wei a warm hug, a common greeting in France. However, Wei walked back, looking surprised and uncomfortable. Eric didn’t know the cultural difference and felt quite confused (困惑的). Luckily, Eric’ s classmate, Fu Xing, saw everything that happened. He told Eric that in China, hugs are usually for good friends or family. Later that day, in the lunchroom, Eric saw his teacher, Miss Gao, far away and he naturally waved his hand up and down with his palm (手掌) facing up, as he did at home. But Miss Gao looked surprised and then just smiled. When Eric felt confused again, Miss Gao walked towards him. She then told Eric that in China, waving with one’s palm facing up is a way to call someone of lower social standing and that to greet someone politely, a handshake or a polite bow is much better. To make up for his mistakes, Eric planned a small party in his room. He invited Wei Ning, Fu Xing, Miss Gao and many other classmates. They talked, laughed, and enjoyed delicious food while learning about each other’s customs (习俗). Many people liked Eric’s kind act and became good friends with him, including Wei Ning and Miss Gao. Through this experience, Eric learned about Chinese ways of using body language and being polite. His roommates and classmates learned that being patient and open-minded is important when people have different customs. They all became closer, showing that friendship and understanding can bring people together. 1．What did Miss Gao do after seeing Eric’s greeting? A．She felt very angry. B．She smiled and left quietly. C．She waved back with her palm up. D．She explained the proper greeting in China. 2．What happened after Eric held a small party? A．He made a new mistake. B．He made many good friends. C．He fell in love with Chinese food. D．He got more confused about Chinese body language. 3．What can we learn from Eric’s experience? A．Seeing is believing. B．Be happy with what we have. C．When in Rome, do as the Romans do. D．Don’t be afraid to ask for help when in need. 【答案】1．D 2．B 3．C 【导语】本文通过Eric的中国经历，告诉我们要学会入乡随俗。 1．细节理解题。根据第三段“She then told Eric that in China, waving with one’s palm facing up is a way to call someone of lower social standing and that to greet someone politely, a handshake or a polite bow is much better.”可知，看到Eric的问候以后，高老师向他解释了正确的中国问候方式。故选D。 2．细节理解题。根据第四段“Many people liked Eric’s kind act and became good friends with him, including Wei Ning and Miss Gao.”可知，在Eric举行了小的聚会后，他交到了很多好朋友。故选B。 3．推理判断题。根据最后一段“Through this experience, Eric learned about Chinese ways of using body language and being polite. His roommates and classmates learned that being patient and open-minded is important when people have different customs.”可知，通过Eric的经历，我们可以得知到了一个新地方，应该遵守那个地方的习俗。C项“入乡随俗”符合题意。故选C。 Passage 3 China is a nation of etiquette （礼仪） . Chinese people are among the most hospitable people in the world. If foreigners visit a Chinese family, they would be surprised at the warmth that they would receive as guests. When you visit a Chinese family, the host usually makes tea for you. Then he will serve you snacks like biscuits or candy. Someone in the family will also chat with you, never letting you feel lonely. At the same time, other family members will prepare a meal for you. Chinese people treat their guests with a big meal. They always present more food than the guest can eat. On the table, the guests must be the first to eat. Perhaps one of the things that surprises a western guest most is that the Chinese host likes to pick food for visitors, which won’t happen at western tables. The Chinese family go out of their way to make you feel at home. As you are done eating, the host usually says “It seems that you didn’t eat much. Please have more.” Although you tell them you are full, they still put more food in your bowl. Being warm and hospitable has long been an important part of Chinese-culture and tradition. As Confucius （孔子） said thousands of years ago: How happy we are. To meet friends from a far! 1．As a guest in a Chinese family, you don’t feel ________. A．lonely B．happy C．relaxed D．nervous 2．Why does a Western guest feel surprised when the Chinese host picks food for him? A．Because he doesn’t like the food. B．Because he thinks it’ s not necessary. C．Because he thinks he is independent. D．Because it won’t happen in western countries. 3．What’s the meaning of the words by Confucius at the end of the text? A．学而时习之，不亦说乎？ B．有朋自远方来，不亦乐乎？ C．人不知而不愠，不亦君子乎？ D．己所不欲，勿施于人。 【答案】1．A 2．D 3．B 【导语】本文主要介绍了中国人的热情好客。 1．细节理解题。根据“Someone in the family will also chat with you, never letting you feel lonely.”可知，作为中国家庭的客人，你不会感到孤独。故选A。 2．细节理解题。根据“Perhaps one of the things that surprises a western guest most is that the Chinese host likes to pick food for visitors, which won’t happen at western tables”可知，因为在西方国家是不会发生主人为客人夹食物的情况，所以西方的客人会非常吃惊的。故选D。 3．词句猜测题。根据全文的大意可知，这篇文章写的是中国作为一个礼仪之邦，是如何热情好客的。根据“As Confucius （孔子） said thousands of years ago: How happy we are. To meet friends from a far!”结合我们学过的语文知识可知，是孔子说过的“有朋自远方来，不亦乐乎？ ”故选B。 Passage 4 When I was fourteen years old, I made my first visit to the United States. It wasn’t the first time I had been abroad (Like many English children, I had often been to France.) So when I went to America, I thought I would have a nice easy holiday without any language problems. But I was totally wrong. The misunderstanding began at the airport. I was looking for a public telephone to tell my American friend Danny that I had arrived. A friendly old man saw me looking, lost and asked if he could help me. “Yes,” I said,“I want to give my friend a ring.” “Well, that’s nice,” he said. “Are you getting married? But aren’t too young?” “Who is talking about marriage (婚姻)?” I replied, I only want to give my friend a ring to tell him I’ve arrived. Can you tell me where there is a phone box? “Oh,” he said, “There is a phone downstairs.” When at last we met, Danny explained the misunderstanding to me. “Don’t worry,” he said to me, “I had so many difficulties at first. There are lots of words which Americans use differently in meaning from British people. You’ll soon get used to all the funny things they say. Most of the time, British and American people understand each other.” 1．The writer was from ________. A．Japan B．France C．America D．England 2．The writer thought ________ in America at first. A．he wouldn’t have any language problems B．he would be lost and he had to call the police for help C．he wouldn’t understand the Americans D．he would have a terrible holiday 3．The writer wanted to ________ at the airport. A．have a meal B．buy a map C．call his friend D．find an old man 4．The underlined word “they” refers to ________. A．the old man and the boy B．the British C．the French D．the Americans 【答案】1．D 2．A 3．C 4．D 【导语】本文讲述作者作为一个英国人，认为去美国旅行不会遇到语言方面的问题，可是作者在飞机场就遇到了由于英式英语和美式英语使用不同而出现的语言方面的问题。 1．细节理解题。根据“It wasn’t the first time I had been abroad (Like many English children, I had often been to France) ”可知，作者来自英国。故选D。 2．细节理解题。根据“So when I went to America I thought I would have a nice easy holiday without any language problem”可知，作者一开始认为自己在美国不会有任何语言问题。故选A。 3．细节理解题。根据“The misunderstanding began at the airport. I was looking for a public telephone to tell my American friend Danny that I had arrived”可知，作者在机场时想找一个公共电话给朋友打电话。故选C。 4．词句猜测题。根据“There are lots of words which Americans use differently in meaning from British people.”可知，they在此处指的是美国人。故选D。 Passage 5 As the saying goes, “When in Rome, do as the Romans do.” It’s just the key to being a polite guest abroad. Whenever you are invited to a western family for dinner, to know some knowledge of western manners is very important. Here are five useful tips for you. First, be on time. To be a polite guest, be sure to get there on time. Being late as well as being too early is impolite. If you can’t get there on time, make a call as early as possible. Second, choose proper greeting manners. People in different countries have different ways of greeting each other. In Britain and the United States, people are supposed to shake hands when they meet for the first time. For friends, they may choose a hug. In France, greeting with a kiss is very common. Third, mind table manners. When having dinner, you should behave properly. For example, putting your spoon in the soup bowl is considered impolite, and don’t try to talk with your mouth full. Be careful not to make much noise when cutting things with your knife. Fourth, keep a proper talking distance. Generally, one meter between each other is perfect in Britain. However, half a meter is OK in the United States. People will feel uncomfortable when they are too close to each other or too far from each other. Last, prepare a small gift. Some flowers or a bottle of wine is enough. If there are children, some chocolate will be nice. 1．How many manners are introduced in this passage? A．Three. B．Four. C．Five. D．Six. 2．As a guest, what should you do if you can’t arrive at the friend’s house on time? A．You tell the friend the time for dinner. B．You should call the friend as soon as possible. C．You should go to bed in time. D．You should go home alone. 3．Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? A．In France, people can’t kiss when they meet. B．You can speak loudly when you eat. C．This article introduces Chinese manners. D．As a guest, you can take flowers there. 4．What does the underlined word “distance” probably mean in the passage? A．距离 B．微笑 C．生气 D．低音 5．What’s the best title of this passage? A．How to go to a friend’s house. B．How to be a polite student. C．Dinner manners in Western countries. D．Chinese dining table culture. 【答案】1．C 2．B 3．D 4．A 5．C 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍了去西方家庭做客时需要了解的一些礼仪知识。 1．细节理解题。根据“Here are five useful tips for you.”可知，作者介绍了五种礼节性行为。故选C。 2．细节理解题。根据文章“If you can’t get there on time, make a call as early as possible.” 可知，若不能准时到达，应尽早打电话通知朋友。故选B。 3．推理判断题。根据文章“Last, prepare a small gift. Some flowers or a bottle of wine is enough.” 可知，作为客人可以带上鲜花。故选D。 4．词句猜测题。根据上下文 “Generally, one meter between each other is perfect in Britain.” 可知，这里指的是人与人之间的距离，故“distance”指的是“距离”。故选A。 5．最佳标题题。通读全文可知，文章主要介绍了在西方国家就餐的礼仪，因此最佳标题应该是“Dinner manners in Western countries.”。故选C。 $